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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,826.72, 26,744.76 and 6,140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,826.72, 26,744.76 and 6,140.76 is: 9,212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,826.72 : 26,744.76 = 6,140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,826.72/26,744.76 = 6,140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,826.72x = 26,744.76 × 6,140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,826.72x = 164,233,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,233,152.42/17,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.75

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