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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.31, 26,009.34 and 6,813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.31, 26,009.34 and 6,813.46 is: 10,214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.31 : 26,009.34 = 6,813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.31/26,009.34 = 6,813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.31x = 26,009.34 × 6,813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.31x = 177,213,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,213,597.72/17,349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.45

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