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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.57, 26,016.12 and 6,959.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.57, 26,016.12 and 6,959.61 is: 10,441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.57 : 26,016.12 = 6,959.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.57/26,016.12 = 6,959.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.57x = 26,016.12 × 6,959.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.57x = 181,062,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,062,048.91/17,340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.53

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