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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,828.41, 26,722.56 and 6,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,828.41, 26,722.56 and 6,727.56 is: 10,083.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828.41 : 26,722.56 = 6,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828.41/26,722.56 = 6,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828.41x = 26,722.56 × 6,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828.41x = 179,777,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,777,625.75/17,828.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,083.78

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