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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.99, 26,113.55 and 6,882.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.99, 26,113.55 and 6,882.27 is: 10,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.99 : 26,113.55 = 6,882.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.99/26,113.55 = 6,882.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.99x = 26,113.55 × 6,882.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.99x = 179,720,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,720,467.35/17,421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.73

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