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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.89, 26,107.31 and 6,867.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.89, 26,107.31 and 6,867.41 is: 10,302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.89 : 26,107.31 = 6,867.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.89/26,107.31 = 6,867.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.89x = 26,107.31 × 6,867.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.89x = 179,289,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,289,560.55/17,402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.29

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