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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.53, 26,018.06 and 6,812.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.53, 26,018.06 and 6,812.91 is: 10,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.53 : 26,018.06 = 6,812.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.53/26,018.06 = 6,812.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.53x = 26,018.06 × 6,812.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.53x = 177,258,667.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,258,667.09/17,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.17

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