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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.08, 26,058.80 and 6,696.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.08, 26,058.80 and 6,696.71 is: 10,046.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.08 : 26,058.80 = 6,696.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.08/26,058.80 = 6,696.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.08x = 26,058.80 × 6,696.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.08x = 174,508,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,508,258.21/17,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.48

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