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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,850.06, 26,775.36 and 6,761.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,850.06, 26,775.36 and 6,761.97 is: 10,143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,850.06 : 26,775.36 = 6,761.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,850.06/26,775.36 = 6,761.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,850.06x = 26,775.36 × 6,761.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,850.06x = 181,054,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,054,181.06/17,850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.06

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