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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.58, 26,127.13 and 6,754.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.58, 26,127.13 and 6,754.94 is: 10,129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.58 : 26,127.13 = 6,754.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.58/26,127.13 = 6,754.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.58x = 26,127.13 × 6,754.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.58x = 176,487,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,487,195.52/17,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.22

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