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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.56, 26,754.52 and 6,753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.56, 26,754.52 and 6,753.28 is: 10,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.56 : 26,754.52 = 6,753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.56/26,754.52 = 6,753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.56x = 26,754.52 × 6,753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.56x = 180,680,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,680,764.83/17,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.72

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