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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.02, 26,862.06 and 6,812.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.02, 26,862.06 and 6,812.16 is: 10,218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.02 : 26,862.06 = 6,812.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.02/26,862.06 = 6,812.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.02x = 26,862.06 × 6,812.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.02x = 182,988,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,988,650.65/17,908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,218.25

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