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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.16, 26,747.43 and 6,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.16, 26,747.43 and 6,738 is: 10,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.16 : 26,747.43 = 6,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.16/26,747.43 = 6,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.16x = 26,747.43 × 6,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.16x = 180,224,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,224,183.34/17,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.69

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