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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.54, 26,089.09 and 6,856.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.54, 26,089.09 and 6,856.19 is: 10,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.54 : 26,089.09 = 6,856.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.54/26,089.09 = 6,856.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.54x = 26,089.09 × 6,856.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.54x = 178,871,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,871,854.97/17,383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.73

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