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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.68, 26,040.78 and 6,828.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.68, 26,040.78 and 6,828.06 is: 10,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.68 : 26,040.78 = 6,828.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.68/26,040.78 = 6,828.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.68x = 26,040.78 × 6,828.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.68x = 177,808,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,808,008.29/17,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.90

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