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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.72, 26,035.08 and 6,821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.72, 26,035.08 and 6,821.12 is: 10,227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.72 : 26,035.08 = 6,821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.72/26,035.08 = 6,821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.72x = 26,035.08 × 6,821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.72x = 177,588,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,588,404.89/17,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.56

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