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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.54, 26,778.76 and 6,756.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.54, 26,778.76 and 6,756.18 is: 10,135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.54 : 26,778.76 = 6,756.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.54/26,778.76 = 6,756.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.54x = 26,778.76 × 6,756.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.54x = 180,922,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,922,122.74/17,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.95

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