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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,898.84, 26,844.21 and 6,801.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,898.84, 26,844.21 and 6,801.57 is: 10,200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,898.84 : 26,844.21 = 6,801.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,898.84/26,844.21 = 6,801.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,898.84x = 26,844.21 × 6,801.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,898.84x = 182,582,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,582,773.41/17,898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.82

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