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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,826.44, 26,745.77 and 6,736.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,826.44, 26,745.77 and 6,736.33 is: 10,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,826.44 : 26,745.77 = 6,736.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,826.44/26,745.77 = 6,736.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,826.44x = 26,745.77 × 6,736.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,826.44x = 180,168,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,168,332.82/17,826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.80

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