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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.61, 26,955.72 and 6,727.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.61, 26,955.72 and 6,727.86 is: 10,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.61 : 26,955.72 = 6,727.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.61/26,955.72 = 6,727.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.61x = 26,955.72 × 6,727.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.61x = 181,354,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,354,310.36/17,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.96

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