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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.01, 26,098.88 and 6,859.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.01, 26,098.88 and 6,859.53 is: 10,291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.01 : 26,098.88 = 6,859.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.01/26,098.88 = 6,859.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.01x = 26,098.88 × 6,859.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.01x = 179,026,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,026,016.03/17,396.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.21

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