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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.40, 26,972.99 and 6,886.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.40, 26,972.99 and 6,886.09 is: 10,330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.40 : 26,972.99 = 6,886.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.40/26,972.99 = 6,886.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.40x = 26,972.99 × 6,886.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.40x = 185,738,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,738,436.71/17,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.62

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