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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.40, 26,853.62 and 6,806.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.40, 26,853.62 and 6,806.53 is: 10,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.40 : 26,853.62 = 6,806.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.40/26,853.62 = 6,806.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.40x = 26,853.62 × 6,806.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.40x = 182,779,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,779,868.97/17,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.80

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