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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,826.62, 26,741.21 and 6,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,826.62, 26,741.21 and 6,731.24 is: 10,097.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,826.62 : 26,741.21 = 6,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,826.62/26,741.21 = 6,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,826.62x = 26,741.21 × 6,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,826.62x = 180,001,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,001,335.04/17,826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.34

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