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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.21, 26,019.08 and 6,813.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.21, 26,019.08 and 6,813.59 is: 10,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.21 : 26,019.08 = 6,813.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.21/26,019.08 = 6,813.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.21x = 26,019.08 × 6,813.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.21x = 177,283,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,283,309.23/17,336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.19

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