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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.48, 26,852.22 and 6,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.48, 26,852.22 and 6,805.56 is: 10,208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.48 : 26,852.22 = 6,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.48/26,852.22 = 6,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.48x = 26,852.22 × 6,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.48x = 182,744,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,744,394.34/17,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.34

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