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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.48, 26,812.30 and 6,788.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.48, 26,812.30 and 6,788.46 is: 10,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.48 : 26,812.30 = 6,788.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.48/26,812.30 = 6,788.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.48x = 26,812.30 × 6,788.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.48x = 182,014,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,014,226.06/17,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.48

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