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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.92, 26,967.30 and 6,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.92, 26,967.30 and 6,893 is: 10,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.92 : 26,967.30 = 6,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.92/26,967.30 = 6,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.92x = 26,967.30 × 6,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.92x = 185,885,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,885,598.90/17,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.24

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