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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.44, 26,738.27 and 6,731.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.44, 26,738.27 and 6,731.33 is: 10,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.44 : 26,738.27 = 6,731.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.44/26,738.27 = 6,731.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.44x = 26,738.27 × 6,731.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.44x = 179,983,951.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,983,951.65/17,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.29

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