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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.13, 26,020.40 and 6,957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.13, 26,020.40 and 6,957.88 is: 10,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.13 : 26,020.40 = 6,957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.13/26,020.40 = 6,957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.13x = 26,020.40 × 6,957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.13x = 181,046,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,046,820.75/17,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.30

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