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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.32, 26,010.84 and 6,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.32, 26,010.84 and 6,814.46 is: 10,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.32 : 26,010.84 = 6,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.32/26,010.84 = 6,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.32x = 26,010.84 × 6,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.32x = 177,249,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,249,828.75/17,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,215.94

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