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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.83, 26,007.60 and 6,806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.83, 26,007.60 and 6,806.90 is: 10,210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.83 : 26,007.60 = 6,806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.83/26,007.60 = 6,806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.83x = 26,007.60 × 6,806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.83x = 177,031,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,031,132.44/17,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.69

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