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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.48, 26,795.79 and 6,777.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.48, 26,795.79 and 6,777.45 is: 10,166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.48 : 26,795.79 = 6,777.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.48/26,795.79 = 6,777.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.48x = 26,795.79 × 6,777.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.48x = 181,607,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,607,126.94/17,862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.96

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