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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.52, 26,094.68 and 6,869.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.52, 26,094.68 and 6,869.48 is: 10,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.52 : 26,094.68 = 6,869.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.52/26,094.68 = 6,869.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.52x = 26,094.68 × 6,869.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.52x = 179,256,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,256,882.37/17,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,298.26

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