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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.43, 26,005.73 and 6,946.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.43, 26,005.73 and 6,946.83 is: 10,420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.43 : 26,005.73 = 6,946.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.43/26,005.73 = 6,946.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.43x = 26,005.73 × 6,946.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.43x = 180,657,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,657,350.60/17,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.68

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