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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.54, 26,777.27 and 6,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.54, 26,777.27 and 6,755.19 is: 10,134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.54 : 26,777.27 = 6,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.54/26,777.27 = 6,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.54x = 26,777.27 × 6,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.54x = 180,885,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,885,546.53/17,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.47

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