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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.66, 26,940.42 and 6,865.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.66, 26,940.42 and 6,865.86 is: 10,296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.66 : 26,940.42 = 6,865.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.66/26,940.42 = 6,865.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.66x = 26,940.42 × 6,865.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.66x = 184,969,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,969,152.06/17,964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,296.28

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