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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.67, 26,949.07 and 6,872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.67, 26,949.07 and 6,872.50 is: 10,308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.67 : 26,949.07 = 6,872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.67/26,949.07 = 6,872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.67x = 26,949.07 × 6,872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.67x = 185,207,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,207,483.58/17,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.39

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