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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.06, 26,773.86 and 6,760.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.06, 26,773.86 and 6,760.97 is: 10,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.06 : 26,773.86 = 6,760.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.06/26,773.86 = 6,760.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.06x = 26,773.86 × 6,760.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.06x = 181,017,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,017,130.37/17,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.55

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