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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.72, 26,059.92 and 6,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.72, 26,059.92 and 6,851.20 is: 10,270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.72 : 26,059.92 = 6,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.72/26,059.92 = 6,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.72x = 26,059.92 × 6,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.72x = 178,541,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,541,723.90/17,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.63

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