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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.70, 26,095.35 and 6,859.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.70, 26,095.35 and 6,859.06 is: 10,293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.70 : 26,095.35 = 6,859.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.70/26,095.35 = 6,859.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.70x = 26,095.35 × 6,859.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.70x = 178,989,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,989,696.52/17,388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.45

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