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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.06, 26,761.89 and 6,752.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.06, 26,761.89 and 6,752.97 is: 10,129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.06 : 26,761.89 = 6,752.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.06/26,761.89 = 6,752.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.06x = 26,761.89 × 6,752.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.06x = 180,722,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,722,240.31/17,841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.57

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