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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.12, 26,777.04 and 6,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.12, 26,777.04 and 6,759.12 is: 10,139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.12 : 26,777.04 = 6,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.12/26,777.04 = 6,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.12x = 26,777.04 × 6,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.12x = 180,989,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,989,226.60/17,849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.95

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