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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.19, 26,113.91 and 6,886.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.19, 26,113.91 and 6,886.93 is: 10,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.19 : 26,113.91 = 6,886.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.19/26,113.91 = 6,886.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.19x = 26,113.91 × 6,886.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.19x = 179,844,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,844,635.76/17,421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,323.33

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