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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.06, 26,932.52 and 6,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.06, 26,932.52 and 6,869.56 is: 10,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.06 : 26,932.52 = 6,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.06/26,932.52 = 6,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.06x = 26,932.52 × 6,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.06x = 185,014,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,014,527.74/17,962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.30

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