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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.18, 26,237.76 and 6,826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.18, 26,237.76 and 6,826.07 is: 10,233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.18 : 26,237.76 = 6,826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.18/26,237.76 = 6,826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.18x = 26,237.76 × 6,826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.18x = 179,100,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,100,826.40/17,502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.06

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