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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.27, 26,069.25 and 6,839.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.27, 26,069.25 and 6,839.79 is: 10,261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.27 : 26,069.25 = 6,839.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.27/26,069.25 = 6,839.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.27x = 26,069.25 × 6,839.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.27x = 178,308,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,308,195.46/17,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.59

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