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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,822.94, 26,740.52 and 6,732.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,822.94, 26,740.52 and 6,732.83 is: 10,101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,822.94 : 26,740.52 = 6,732.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,822.94/26,740.52 = 6,732.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,822.94x = 26,740.52 × 6,732.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,822.94x = 180,039,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,039,207.90/17,822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.54

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