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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.79, 26,085.96 and 6,862.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.79, 26,085.96 and 6,862.35 is: 10,296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.79 : 26,085.96 = 6,862.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.79/26,085.96 = 6,862.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.79x = 26,085.96 × 6,862.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.79x = 179,010,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,010,987.61/17,384.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,296.99

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