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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.64, 26,832.88 and 6,796.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.64, 26,832.88 and 6,796.65 is: 10,192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.64 : 26,832.88 = 6,796.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.64/26,832.88 = 6,796.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.64x = 26,832.88 × 6,796.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.64x = 182,373,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,373,693.85/17,892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,192.67

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