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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.14, 26,966.62 and 6,882.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.14, 26,966.62 and 6,882.06 is: 10,320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.14 : 26,966.62 = 6,882.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.14/26,966.62 = 6,882.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.14x = 26,966.62 × 6,882.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.14x = 185,586,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,586,006.56/17,983.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.00

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