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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.58, 26,006.60 and 6,948.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.58, 26,006.60 and 6,948.14 is: 10,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.58 : 26,006.60 = 6,948.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.58/26,006.60 = 6,948.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.58x = 26,006.60 × 6,948.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.58x = 180,697,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,697,497.72/17,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.50

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