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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,828.96, 26,749.53 and 6,738.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,828.96, 26,749.53 and 6,738.84 is: 10,110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828.96 : 26,749.53 = 6,738.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828.96/26,749.53 = 6,738.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828.96x = 26,749.53 × 6,738.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828.96x = 180,260,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,260,802.75/17,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.56

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