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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.76, 26,707.92 and 6,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.76, 26,707.92 and 6,709.20 is: 10,065.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.76 : 26,707.92 = 6,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.76/26,707.92 = 6,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.76x = 26,707.92 × 6,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.76x = 179,188,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,188,776.86/17,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.22

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