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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.68, 26,771.76 and 6,757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.68, 26,771.76 and 6,757.92 is: 10,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.68 : 26,771.76 = 6,757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.68/26,771.76 = 6,757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.68x = 26,771.76 × 6,757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.68x = 180,921,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,921,412.34/17,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.70

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