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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.24, 26,711.03 and 6,713.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.24, 26,711.03 and 6,713.11 is: 10,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.24 : 26,711.03 = 6,713.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.24/26,711.03 = 6,713.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.24x = 26,711.03 × 6,713.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.24x = 179,314,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,314,132.77/17,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.99

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