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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,896.46, 26,855.25 and 6,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,896.46, 26,855.25 and 6,812.48 is: 10,222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,896.46 : 26,855.25 = 6,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,896.46/26,855.25 = 6,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,896.46x = 26,855.25 × 6,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,896.46x = 182,950,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,950,853.52/17,896.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.74

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