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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.54, 26,775.77 and 6,754.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.54, 26,775.77 and 6,754.19 is: 10,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.54 : 26,775.77 = 6,754.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.54/26,775.77 = 6,754.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.54x = 26,775.77 × 6,754.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.54x = 180,848,470.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,848,470.33/17,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,132.96

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