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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,822.52, 26,729.68 and 6,730.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,822.52, 26,729.68 and 6,730.36 is: 10,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,822.52 : 26,729.68 = 6,730.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,822.52/26,729.68 = 6,730.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,822.52x = 26,729.68 × 6,730.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,822.52x = 179,900,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,900,369.08/17,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.99

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