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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,837.61, 26,761.81 and 6,747.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,837.61, 26,761.81 and 6,747.69 is: 10,123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,837.61 : 26,761.81 = 6,747.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,837.61/26,761.81 = 6,747.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,837.61x = 26,761.81 × 6,747.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,837.61x = 180,580,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,580,397.72/17,837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.58

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