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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.90, 26,937.55 and 6,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.90, 26,937.55 and 6,869.30 is: 10,299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.90 : 26,937.55 = 6,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.90/26,937.55 = 6,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.90x = 26,937.55 × 6,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.90x = 185,042,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,042,112.22/17,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.06

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