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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.77, 26,098.05 and 6,871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.77, 26,098.05 and 6,871.73 is: 10,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.77 : 26,098.05 = 6,871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.77/26,098.05 = 6,871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.77x = 26,098.05 × 6,871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.77x = 179,338,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,338,753.13/17,408.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.63

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