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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.83, 26,006.10 and 6,805.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.83, 26,006.10 and 6,805.90 is: 10,209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.83 : 26,006.10 = 6,805.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.83/26,006.10 = 6,805.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.83x = 26,006.10 × 6,805.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.83x = 176,994,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,994,915.99/17,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.19

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