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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.56, 26,753.03 and 6,752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.56, 26,753.03 and 6,752.28 is: 10,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.56 : 26,753.03 = 6,752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.56/26,753.03 = 6,752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.56x = 26,753.03 × 6,752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.56x = 180,643,915.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,643,915.65/17,851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.22

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