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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.19, 26,687.45 and 6,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.19, 26,687.45 and 6,706.08 is: 10,052.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.19 : 26,687.45 = 6,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.19/26,687.45 = 6,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.19x = 26,687.45 × 6,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.19x = 178,968,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,968,091.38/17,804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.02

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