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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,828.12, 26,743.46 and 6,732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,828.12, 26,743.46 and 6,732.74 is: 10,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828.12 : 26,743.46 = 6,732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828.12/26,743.46 = 6,732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828.12x = 26,743.46 × 6,732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828.12x = 180,056,595.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,056,595.50/17,828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.59

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