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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.48, 26,709.84 and 6,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.48, 26,709.84 and 6,714.24 is: 10,070.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.48 : 26,709.84 = 6,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.48/26,709.84 = 6,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.48x = 26,709.84 × 6,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.48x = 179,336,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,336,276.12/17,808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.27

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