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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.80, 26,713.39 and 6,714.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.80, 26,713.39 and 6,714.69 is: 10,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.80 : 26,713.39 = 6,714.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.80/26,713.39 = 6,714.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.80x = 26,713.39 × 6,714.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.80x = 179,372,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,372,132.70/17,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.37

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