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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.94, 26,126.12 and 6,885.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.94, 26,126.12 and 6,885.45 is: 10,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.94 : 26,126.12 = 6,885.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.94/26,126.12 = 6,885.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.94x = 26,126.12 × 6,885.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.94x = 179,890,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,890,110.17/17,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.23

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