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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.16, 26,738.01 and 6,737.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.16, 26,738.01 and 6,737.07 is: 10,105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.16 : 26,738.01 = 6,737.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.16/26,738.01 = 6,737.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.16x = 26,738.01 × 6,737.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.16x = 180,135,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,135,845.03/17,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,105.71

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