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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744, 26,617.28 and 6,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744, 26,617.28 and 6,800 is: 10,200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744 : 26,617.28 = 6,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744/26,617.28 = 6,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744x = 26,617.28 × 6,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744x = 180,997,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,997,504/17,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.49

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