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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,899.98, 26,849.94 and 6,804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,899.98, 26,849.94 and 6,804.06 is: 10,206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,899.98 : 26,849.94 = 6,804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,899.98/26,849.94 = 6,804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,899.98x = 26,849.94 × 6,804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,899.98x = 182,688,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,688,602.76/17,899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.08

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