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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.97, 26,970.84 and 6,884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.97, 26,970.84 and 6,884.66 is: 10,328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.97 : 26,970.84 = 6,884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.97/26,970.84 = 6,884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.97x = 26,970.84 × 6,884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.97x = 185,684,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,684,946.14/17,977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.47

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