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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.83, 26,802.60 and 6,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.83, 26,802.60 and 6,773.70 is: 10,159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.83 : 26,802.60 = 6,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.83/26,802.60 = 6,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.83x = 26,802.60 × 6,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.83x = 181,552,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,552,771.62/17,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.17

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