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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.96, 26,755.54 and 6,742.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.96, 26,755.54 and 6,742.84 is: 10,116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.96 : 26,755.54 = 6,742.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.96/26,755.54 = 6,742.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.96x = 26,755.54 × 6,742.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.96x = 180,408,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,408,325.33/17,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.57

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