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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,850.88, 26,780.24 and 6,757.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,850.88, 26,780.24 and 6,757.66 is: 10,137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,850.88 : 26,780.24 = 6,757.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,850.88/26,780.24 = 6,757.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,850.88x = 26,780.24 × 6,757.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,850.88x = 180,971,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,971,722.85/17,850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.97

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