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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.70, 26,009.78 and 6,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.70, 26,009.78 and 6,950.26 is: 10,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.70 : 26,009.78 = 6,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.70/26,009.78 = 6,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.70x = 26,009.78 × 6,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.70x = 180,774,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,774,733.54/17,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.68

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