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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,956.52, 26,923.77 and 6,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,956.52, 26,923.77 and 6,851.30 is: 10,272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,956.52 : 26,923.77 = 6,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,956.52/26,923.77 = 6,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,956.52x = 26,923.77 × 6,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,956.52x = 184,462,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,462,825.40/17,956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.75

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