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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.48, 26,804.80 and 6,783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.48, 26,804.80 and 6,783.46 is: 10,175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.48 : 26,804.80 = 6,783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.48/26,804.80 = 6,783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.48x = 26,804.80 × 6,783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.48x = 181,829,288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,829,288.61/17,868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,175.98

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