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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.83, 26,004.60 and 6,804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.83, 26,004.60 and 6,804.90 is: 10,207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.83 : 26,004.60 = 6,804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.83/26,004.60 = 6,804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.83x = 26,004.60 × 6,804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.83x = 176,958,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,958,702.54/17,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.69

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