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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.68, 26,873.18 and 6,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.68, 26,873.18 and 6,814.46 is: 10,226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.68 : 26,873.18 = 6,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.68/26,873.18 = 6,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.68x = 26,873.18 × 6,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.68x = 183,126,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,126,210.18/17,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.13

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