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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.49, 26,930.58 and 6,868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.49, 26,930.58 and 6,868.50 is: 10,303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.49 : 26,930.58 = 6,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.49/26,930.58 = 6,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.49x = 26,930.58 × 6,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.49x = 184,972,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,972,561.98/17,952.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.45

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