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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.44, 26,744.27 and 6,735.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.44, 26,744.27 and 6,735.33 is: 10,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.44 : 26,744.27 = 6,735.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.44/26,744.27 = 6,735.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.44x = 26,744.27 × 6,735.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.44x = 180,131,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,131,484.06/17,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,105.30

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