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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.05, 26,055.31 and 6,830.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.05, 26,055.31 and 6,830.24 is: 10,247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.05 : 26,055.31 = 6,830.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.05/26,055.31 = 6,830.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.05x = 26,055.31 × 6,830.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.05x = 177,963,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,963,956.29/17,366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.81

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