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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.69, 26,122.75 and 6,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.69, 26,122.75 and 6,883.20 is: 10,326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.69 : 26,122.75 = 6,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.69/26,122.75 = 6,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.69x = 26,122.75 × 6,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.69x = 179,808,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,808,095.59/17,411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.86

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