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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.50, 26,708.31 and 6,709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.50, 26,708.31 and 6,709.28 is: 10,065.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.50 : 26,708.31 = 6,709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.50/26,708.31 = 6,709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.50x = 26,708.31 × 6,709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.50x = 179,193,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,193,530.12/17,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.64

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