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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.44, 26,930.48 and 6,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.44, 26,930.48 and 6,712.52 is: 10,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.44 : 26,930.48 = 6,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.44/26,930.48 = 6,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.44x = 26,930.48 × 6,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.44x = 180,771,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,771,217.39/17,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.16

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