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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,838.81, 26,758.52 and 6,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,838.81, 26,758.52 and 6,750.72 is: 10,126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,838.81 : 26,758.52 = 6,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,838.81/26,758.52 = 6,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,838.81x = 26,758.52 × 6,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,838.81x = 180,639,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,639,242.38/17,838.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.19

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