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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.38, 26,942.11 and 6,875.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.38, 26,942.11 and 6,875.83 is: 10,309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.38 : 26,942.11 = 6,875.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.38/26,942.11 = 6,875.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.38x = 26,942.11 × 6,875.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.38x = 185,249,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,249,368.20/17,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,309.74

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