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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.34, 26,042.22 and 6,822.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.34, 26,042.22 and 6,822.52 is: 10,237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.34 : 26,042.22 = 6,822.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.34/26,042.22 = 6,822.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.34x = 26,042.22 × 6,822.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.34x = 177,673,566.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,673,566.79/17,354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.99

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