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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.02, 26,010.87 and 6,809.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.02, 26,010.87 and 6,809.05 is: 10,215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.02 : 26,010.87 = 6,809.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.02/26,010.87 = 6,809.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.02x = 26,010.87 × 6,809.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.02x = 177,109,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,109,314.37/17,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,215.08

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