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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.58, 26,802.23 and 6,773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.58, 26,802.23 and 6,773.45 is: 10,158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.58 : 26,802.23 = 6,773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.58/26,802.23 = 6,773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.58x = 26,802.23 × 6,773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.58x = 181,543,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,543,396.92/17,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.79

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