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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,829.69, 26,729.96 and 6,730.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,829.69, 26,729.96 and 6,730.07 is: 10,089.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,829.69 : 26,729.96 = 6,730.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,829.69/26,729.96 = 6,730.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,829.69x = 26,729.96 × 6,730.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,829.69x = 179,894,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,894,334.60/17,829.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.59

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