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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,334.70, 26,005.28 and 6,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,334.70, 26,005.28 and 6,947.26 is: 10,422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,334.70 : 26,005.28 = 6,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,334.70/26,005.28 = 6,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,334.70x = 26,005.28 × 6,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,334.70x = 180,665,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,665,441.53/17,334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.18

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