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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,826.54, 17,738.19 and 6,898.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,826.54, 17,738.19 and 6,898.50 is: 10,346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826.54 : 17,738.19 = 6,898.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826.54/17,738.19 = 6,898.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826.54x = 17,738.19 × 6,898.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826.54x = 122,366,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,366,903.72/11,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.81

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