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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.84, 26,854.70 and 6,808.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.84, 26,854.70 and 6,808.58 is: 10,211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.84 : 26,854.70 = 6,808.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.84/26,854.70 = 6,808.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.84x = 26,854.70 × 6,808.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.84x = 182,842,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,842,373.33/17,905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,211.33

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