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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,793.97, 26,669.46 and 6,540.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,793.97, 26,669.46 and 6,540.23 is: 9,802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,793.97 : 26,669.46 = 6,540.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,793.97/26,669.46 = 6,540.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,793.97x = 26,669.46 × 6,540.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,793.97x = 174,424,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,424,402.38/17,793.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.44

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