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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.22, 26,949.92 and 6,873.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.22, 26,949.92 and 6,873.06 is: 10,309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.22 : 26,949.92 = 6,873.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.22/26,949.92 = 6,873.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.22x = 26,949.92 × 6,873.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.22x = 185,228,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,228,248.04/17,967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,309.23

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