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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,420.59, 26,122.63 and 6,751.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,420.59, 26,122.63 and 6,751.95 is: 10,124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,420.59 : 26,122.63 = 6,751.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,420.59/26,122.63 = 6,751.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,420.59x = 26,122.63 × 6,751.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,420.59x = 176,378,691.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,378,691.63/17,420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.73

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