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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.84, 26,848.71 and 6,804.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.84, 26,848.71 and 6,804.57 is: 10,205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.84 : 26,848.71 = 6,804.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.84/26,848.71 = 6,804.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.84x = 26,848.71 × 6,804.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.84x = 182,693,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,693,926.60/17,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.32

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