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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,900.24, 26,843.46 and 6,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,900.24, 26,843.46 and 6,801.08 is: 10,199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,900.24 : 26,843.46 = 6,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,900.24/26,843.46 = 6,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,900.24x = 26,843.46 × 6,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,900.24x = 182,564,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,564,518.94/17,900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.00

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