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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.06, 26,944.96 and 6,860.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.06, 26,944.96 and 6,860.90 is: 10,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.06 : 26,944.96 = 6,860.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.06/26,944.96 = 6,860.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.06x = 26,944.96 × 6,860.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.06x = 184,866,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,866,676.06/17,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.21

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