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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.51, 26,778.99 and 6,756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.51, 26,778.99 and 6,756.22 is: 10,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.51 : 26,778.99 = 6,756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.51/26,778.99 = 6,756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.51x = 26,778.99 × 6,756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.51x = 180,924,806.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,924,806.63/17,852.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.42

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