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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.82, 25,997.52 and 6,800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.82, 25,997.52 and 6,800.06 is: 10,202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.82 : 25,997.52 = 6,800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.82/25,997.52 = 6,800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.82x = 25,997.52 × 6,800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.82x = 176,784,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,784,695.85/17,326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.95

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