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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.82, 26,005.59 and 6,952.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.82, 26,005.59 and 6,952.86 is: 10,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.82 : 26,005.59 = 6,952.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.82/26,005.59 = 6,952.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.82x = 26,005.59 × 6,952.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.82x = 180,813,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,813,226.49/17,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.24

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