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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.67, 26,801.91 and 6,779.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.67, 26,801.91 and 6,779.58 is: 10,169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.67 : 26,801.91 = 6,779.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.67/26,801.91 = 6,779.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.67x = 26,801.91 × 6,779.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.67x = 181,705,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,705,693.00/17,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,169.52

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