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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.68, 26,764.11 and 6,748.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.68, 26,764.11 and 6,748.73 is: 10,121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.68 : 26,764.11 = 6,748.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.68/26,764.11 = 6,748.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.68x = 26,764.11 × 6,748.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.68x = 180,623,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,623,633.86/17,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.99

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