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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.09, 26,949.14 and 6,876.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.09, 26,949.14 and 6,876.18 is: 10,314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.09 : 26,949.14 = 6,876.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.09/26,949.14 = 6,876.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.09x = 26,949.14 × 6,876.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.09x = 185,307,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,307,137.49/17,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.27

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