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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.03, 26,940.04 and 6,867.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.03, 26,940.04 and 6,867.83 is: 10,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.03 : 26,940.04 = 6,867.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.03/26,940.04 = 6,867.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.03x = 26,940.04 × 6,867.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.03x = 185,019,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,019,580.57/17,960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.74

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