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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.70, 26,006.79 and 6,948.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.70, 26,006.79 and 6,948.26 is: 10,423.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.70 : 26,006.79 = 6,948.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.70/26,006.79 = 6,948.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.70x = 26,006.79 × 6,948.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.70x = 180,701,808.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,701,808.65/17,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.68

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