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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.84, 26,788.76 and 6,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.84, 26,788.76 and 6,763.44 is: 10,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.84 : 26,788.76 = 6,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.84/26,788.76 = 6,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.84x = 26,788.76 × 6,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.84x = 181,184,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,184,170.93/17,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.35

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