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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,404.67, 26,109.98 and 6,869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,404.67, 26,109.98 and 6,869.19 is: 10,304.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,404.67 : 26,109.98 = 6,869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,404.67/26,109.98 = 6,869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,404.67x = 26,109.98 × 6,869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,404.67x = 179,354,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,354,413.52/17,404.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.96

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