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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.83, 26,960.81 and 5,493.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.83, 26,960.81 and 5,493.81 is: 8,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.83 : 26,960.81 = 5,493.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.83/26,960.81 = 5,493.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.83x = 26,960.81 × 5,493.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.83x = 148,117,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,117,450.00/17,973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.73

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