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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.98, 26,018.70 and 6,813.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.98, 26,018.70 and 6,813.34 is: 10,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.98 : 26,018.70 = 6,813.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.98/26,018.70 = 6,813.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.98x = 26,018.70 × 6,813.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.98x = 177,274,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,274,249.46/17,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.80

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