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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.68, 26,004.60 and 6,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.68, 26,004.60 and 6,946.08 is: 10,419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.68 : 26,004.60 = 6,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.68/26,004.60 = 6,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.68x = 26,004.60 × 6,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.68x = 180,630,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,630,031.97/17,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.55

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