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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.05, 26,127.46 and 6,891.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.05, 26,127.46 and 6,891.01 is: 10,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.05 : 26,127.46 = 6,891.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.05/26,127.46 = 6,891.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.05x = 26,127.46 × 6,891.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.05x = 180,044,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,044,531.43/17,416.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,337.85

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