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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.56, 26,003.32 and 6,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.56, 26,003.32 and 6,954.60 is: 10,431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.56 : 26,003.32 = 6,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.56/26,003.32 = 6,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.56x = 26,003.32 × 6,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.56x = 180,842,689.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,842,689.27/17,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.89

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