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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.79, 26,756.81 and 6,752.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.79, 26,756.81 and 6,752.33 is: 10,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.79 : 26,756.81 = 6,752.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.79/26,756.81 = 6,752.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.79x = 26,756.81 × 6,752.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.79x = 180,670,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,670,844.00/17,844.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.57

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