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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.54, 26,757.93 and 6,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.54, 26,757.93 and 6,753.08 is: 10,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.54 : 26,757.93 = 6,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.54/26,757.93 = 6,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.54x = 26,757.93 × 6,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.54x = 180,698,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,698,441.92/17,845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,125.69

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