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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.90, 26,868.73 and 6,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.90, 26,868.73 and 6,816.80 is: 10,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.90 : 26,868.73 = 6,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.90/26,868.73 = 6,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.90x = 26,868.73 × 6,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.90x = 183,158,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,158,758.66/17,909.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.68

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