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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.14, 26,014.08 and 6,811.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.14, 26,014.08 and 6,811.18 is: 10,218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.14 : 26,014.08 = 6,811.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.14/26,014.08 = 6,811.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.14x = 26,014.08 × 6,811.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.14x = 177,186,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,186,581.41/17,340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,218.29

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