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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.08, 26,086.73 and 6,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.08, 26,086.73 and 6,718.28 is: 10,075.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.08 : 26,086.73 = 6,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.08/26,086.73 = 6,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.08x = 26,086.73 × 6,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.08x = 175,257,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,257,792.40/17,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.72

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