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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.82, 26,000.09 and 6,801.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.82, 26,000.09 and 6,801.91 is: 10,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.82 : 26,000.09 = 6,801.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.82/26,000.09 = 6,801.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.82x = 26,000.09 × 6,801.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.82x = 176,850,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,850,198.67/17,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.20

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