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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.06, 26,772.35 and 6,759.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.06, 26,772.35 and 6,759.97 is: 10,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.06 : 26,772.35 = 6,759.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.06/26,772.35 = 6,759.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.06x = 26,772.35 × 6,759.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.06x = 180,980,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,980,282.83/17,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.05

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