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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.17, 26,946.68 and 6,879.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.17, 26,946.68 and 6,879.33 is: 10,319.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.17 : 26,946.68 = 6,879.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.17/26,946.68 = 6,879.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.17x = 26,946.68 × 6,879.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.17x = 185,375,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,375,069.73/17,963.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.73

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