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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.38, 26,690.73 and 6,708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.38, 26,690.73 and 6,708.27 is: 10,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.38 : 26,690.73 = 6,708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.38/26,690.73 = 6,708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.38x = 26,690.73 × 6,708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.38x = 179,048,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,048,573.38/17,806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.31

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