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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.37, 26,872.72 and 6,814.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.37, 26,872.72 and 6,814.15 is: 10,225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.37 : 26,872.72 = 6,814.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.37/26,872.72 = 6,814.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.37x = 26,872.72 × 6,814.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.37x = 183,114,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,114,660.77/17,907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.66

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