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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.70, 26,002.28 and 6,945.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.70, 26,002.28 and 6,945.26 is: 10,419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.70 : 26,002.28 = 6,945.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.70/26,002.28 = 6,945.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.70x = 26,002.28 × 6,945.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.70x = 180,592,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,592,482.54/17,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.18

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