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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.68, 26,027.64 and 6,829.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.68, 26,027.64 and 6,829.43 is: 10,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.68 : 26,027.64 = 6,829.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.68/26,027.64 = 6,829.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.68x = 26,027.64 × 6,829.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.68x = 177,753,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,753,962.52/17,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.11

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