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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.98, 26,805.54 and 6,783.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.98, 26,805.54 and 6,783.95 is: 10,176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.98 : 26,805.54 = 6,783.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.98/26,805.54 = 6,783.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.98x = 26,805.54 × 6,783.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.98x = 181,847,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,847,443.08/17,868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,176.71

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