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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.94, 26,937.23 and 6,717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.94, 26,937.23 and 6,717.02 is: 10,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.94 : 26,937.23 = 6,717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.94/26,937.23 = 6,717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.94x = 26,937.23 × 6,717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.94x = 180,937,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,937,744.38/17,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.91

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