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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,948.22, 26,923.32 and 6,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,948.22, 26,923.32 and 6,855.82 is: 10,284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,948.22 : 26,923.32 = 6,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,948.22/26,923.32 = 6,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,948.22x = 26,923.32 × 6,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,948.22x = 184,581,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,581,435.72/17,948.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.11

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