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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.68, 26,697.92 and 6,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.68, 26,697.92 and 6,702.72 is: 10,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.68 : 26,697.92 = 6,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.68/26,697.92 = 6,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.68x = 26,697.92 × 6,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.68x = 178,948,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,948,682.34/17,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.48

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