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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,884.49, 26,826.73 and 6,791.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,884.49, 26,826.73 and 6,791.18 is: 10,186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,884.49 : 26,826.73 = 6,791.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,884.49/26,826.73 = 6,791.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,884.49x = 26,826.73 × 6,791.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,884.49x = 182,185,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,185,152.24/17,884.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.77

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