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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,898.23, 26,840.97 and 6,801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,898.23, 26,840.97 and 6,801.98 is: 10,200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,898.23 : 26,840.97 = 6,801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,898.23/26,840.97 = 6,801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,898.23x = 26,840.97 × 6,801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,898.23x = 182,571,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,571,606.92/17,898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.54

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