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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.02, 26,003.25 and 6,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.02, 26,003.25 and 6,941.58 is: 10,416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.02 : 26,003.25 = 6,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.02/26,003.25 = 6,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.02x = 26,003.25 × 6,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.02x = 180,503,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,503,640.14/17,329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.26

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