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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.76, 26,891.88 and 6,829.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.76, 26,891.88 and 6,829.12 is: 10,243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.76 : 26,891.88 = 6,829.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.76/26,891.88 = 6,829.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.76x = 26,891.88 × 6,829.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.76x = 183,647,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,647,875.55/17,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.77

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