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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.67, 26,740.74 and 6,585.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.67, 26,740.74 and 6,585.18 is: 9,874.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.67 : 26,740.74 = 6,585.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.67/26,740.74 = 6,585.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.67x = 26,740.74 × 6,585.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.67x = 176,092,586.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,092,586.23/17,832.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,874.72

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