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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.84, 26,853.21 and 6,807.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.84, 26,853.21 and 6,807.57 is: 10,209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.84 : 26,853.21 = 6,807.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.84/26,853.21 = 6,807.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.84x = 26,853.21 × 6,807.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.84x = 182,805,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,805,106.80/17,904.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.82

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