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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.94, 26,761.56 and 6,747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.94, 26,761.56 and 6,747.64 is: 10,120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.94 : 26,761.56 = 6,747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.94/26,761.56 = 6,747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.94x = 26,761.56 × 6,747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.94x = 180,577,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,577,372.72/17,841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.95

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