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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.64, 26,011.83 and 6,809.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.64, 26,011.83 and 6,809.68 is: 10,216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.64 : 26,011.83 = 6,809.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.64/26,011.83 = 6,809.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.64x = 26,011.83 × 6,809.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.64x = 177,132,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,132,108.46/17,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.03

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