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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.72, 26,935.94 and 6,854.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.72, 26,935.94 and 6,854.74 is: 10,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.72 : 26,935.94 = 6,854.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.72/26,935.94 = 6,854.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.72x = 26,935.94 × 6,854.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.72x = 184,638,815.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,638,815.15/17,951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,285.30

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