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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.79, 25,969.43 and 6,790.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.79, 25,969.43 and 6,790.24 is: 10,177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.79 : 25,969.43 = 6,790.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.79/25,969.43 = 6,790.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.79x = 25,969.43 × 6,790.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.79x = 176,338,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,338,662.36/17,326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,177.23

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