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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,855.08, 26,778.98 and 6,757.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,855.08, 26,778.98 and 6,757.95 is: 10,135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,855.08 : 26,778.98 = 6,757.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,855.08/26,778.98 = 6,757.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,855.08x = 26,778.98 × 6,757.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,855.08x = 180,970,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,970,840.21/17,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.54

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