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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.69, 26,105.66 and 6,881.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.69, 26,105.66 and 6,881.43 is: 10,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.69 : 26,105.66 = 6,881.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.69/26,105.66 = 6,881.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.69x = 26,105.66 × 6,881.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.69x = 179,644,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,644,361.19/17,415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.09

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