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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.38, 26,069.44 and 6,839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.38, 26,069.44 and 6,839.90 is: 10,261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.38 : 26,069.44 = 6,839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.38/26,069.44 = 6,839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.38x = 26,069.44 × 6,839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.38x = 178,312,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,312,410.73/17,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.77

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