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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.56, 26,897.58 and 6,836.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.56, 26,897.58 and 6,836.58 is: 10,257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.56 : 26,897.58 = 6,836.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.56/26,897.58 = 6,836.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.56x = 26,897.58 × 6,836.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.56x = 183,887,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,887,457.48/17,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.82

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