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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.78, 26,060.92 and 6,833.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.78, 26,060.92 and 6,833.97 is: 10,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.78 : 26,060.92 = 6,833.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.78/26,060.92 = 6,833.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.78x = 26,060.92 × 6,833.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.78x = 178,099,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,099,528.37/17,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.42

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