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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.08, 26,103.24 and 6,879.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.08, 26,103.24 and 6,879.83 is: 10,312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.08 : 26,103.24 = 6,879.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.08/26,103.24 = 6,879.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.08x = 26,103.24 × 6,879.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.08x = 179,585,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,585,853.65/17,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.68

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