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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,970.52, 26,954.88 and 6,882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,970.52, 26,954.88 and 6,882.52 is: 10,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,970.52 : 26,954.88 = 6,882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,970.52/26,954.88 = 6,882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,970.52x = 26,954.88 × 6,882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,970.52x = 185,517,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,517,500.70/17,970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,323.44

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