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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.61, 26,952.57 and 6,883.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.61, 26,952.57 and 6,883.11 is: 10,320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.61 : 26,952.57 = 6,883.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.61/26,952.57 = 6,883.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.61x = 26,952.57 × 6,883.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.61x = 185,517,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,517,504.09/17,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.51

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