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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.31, 26,007.84 and 6,812.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.31, 26,007.84 and 6,812.46 is: 10,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.31 : 26,007.84 = 6,812.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.31/26,007.84 = 6,812.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.31x = 26,007.84 × 6,812.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.31x = 177,177,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,177,369.69/17,348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,212.95

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