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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.54, 26,739.08 and 6,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.54, 26,739.08 and 6,729.98 is: 10,096.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.54 : 26,739.08 = 6,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.54/26,739.08 = 6,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.54x = 26,739.08 × 6,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.54x = 179,953,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,953,473.62/17,823.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.39

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