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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.54, 26,968.66 and 6,876.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.54, 26,968.66 and 6,876.56 is: 10,318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.54 : 26,968.66 = 6,876.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.54/26,968.66 = 6,876.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.54x = 26,968.66 × 6,876.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.54x = 185,451,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,451,608.61/17,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.03

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