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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,897.75, 26,835.98 and 6,805.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,897.75, 26,835.98 and 6,805.25 is: 10,203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,897.75 : 26,835.98 = 6,805.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,897.75/26,835.98 = 6,805.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,897.75x = 26,835.98 × 6,805.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,897.75x = 182,625,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,625,435.73/17,897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.82

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