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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.81, 26,933.64 and 6,870.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.81, 26,933.64 and 6,870.31 is: 10,301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.81 : 26,933.64 = 6,870.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.81/26,933.64 = 6,870.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.81x = 26,933.64 × 6,870.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.81x = 185,042,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,042,456.23/17,962.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.42

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