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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.70, 26,096.85 and 6,860.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.70, 26,096.85 and 6,860.06 is: 10,294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.70 : 26,096.85 = 6,860.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.70/26,096.85 = 6,860.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.70x = 26,096.85 × 6,860.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.70x = 179,025,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,025,956.81/17,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.94

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