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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.98, 26,790.54 and 6,773.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.98, 26,790.54 and 6,773.95 is: 10,161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.98 : 26,790.54 = 6,773.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.98/26,790.54 = 6,773.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.98x = 26,790.54 × 6,773.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.98x = 181,477,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,477,778.43/17,858.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.71

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