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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.70, 26,003.78 and 6,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.70, 26,003.78 and 6,946.26 is: 10,420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.70 : 26,003.78 = 6,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.70/26,003.78 = 6,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.70x = 26,003.78 × 6,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.70x = 180,629,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,629,016.86/17,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.68

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