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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.07, 26,944.11 and 6,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.07, 26,944.11 and 6,878.76 is: 10,311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.07 : 26,944.11 = 6,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.07/26,944.11 = 6,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.07x = 26,944.11 × 6,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.07x = 185,342,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,342,066.10/17,975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,311.06

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