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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.01, 26,068.88 and 6,839.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.01, 26,068.88 and 6,839.53 is: 10,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.01 : 26,068.88 = 6,839.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.01/26,068.88 = 6,839.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.01x = 26,068.88 × 6,839.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.01x = 178,298,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,298,852.63/17,376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.21

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