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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.09, 26,703.20 and 6,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.09, 26,703.20 and 6,705.80 is: 10,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.09 : 26,703.20 = 6,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.09/26,703.20 = 6,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.09x = 26,703.20 × 6,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.09x = 179,066,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,066,351.79/17,802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.73

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