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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.08, 26,095.74 and 6,874.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.08, 26,095.74 and 6,874.83 is: 10,305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.08 : 26,095.74 = 6,874.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.08/26,095.74 = 6,874.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.08x = 26,095.74 × 6,874.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.08x = 179,403,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,403,648.56/17,409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305.18

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