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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.53, 26,752.77 and 6,747.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.53, 26,752.77 and 6,747.66 is: 10,113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.53 : 26,752.77 = 6,747.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.53/26,752.77 = 6,747.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.53x = 26,752.77 × 6,747.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.53x = 180,518,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,518,596.02/17,848.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.92

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