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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,899.74, 26,843.22 and 6,803.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,899.74, 26,843.22 and 6,803.48 is: 10,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,899.74 : 26,843.22 = 6,803.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,899.74/26,843.22 = 6,803.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,899.74x = 26,843.22 × 6,803.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,899.74x = 182,627,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,627,176.19/17,899.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.78

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