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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.96, 26,778.08 and 6,758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.96, 26,778.08 and 6,758.64 is: 10,137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.96 : 26,778.08 = 6,758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.96/26,778.08 = 6,758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.96x = 26,778.08 × 6,758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.96x = 180,983,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,983,402.61/17,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.45

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