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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.02, 26,948.12 and 6,875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.02, 26,948.12 and 6,875.16 is: 10,306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.02 : 26,948.12 = 6,875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.02/26,948.12 = 6,875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.02x = 26,948.12 × 6,875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.02x = 185,272,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,272,602.32/17,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,306.08

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