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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.60, 26,046.54 and 6,832.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.60, 26,046.54 and 6,832.79 is: 10,249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.60 : 26,046.54 = 6,832.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.60/26,046.54 = 6,832.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.60x = 26,046.54 × 6,832.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.60x = 177,970,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,970,373.65/17,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,249.63

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