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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.58, 26,145.62 and 6,894.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.58, 26,145.62 and 6,894.62 is: 10,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.58 : 26,145.62 = 6,894.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.58/26,145.62 = 6,894.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.58x = 26,145.62 × 6,894.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.58x = 180,263,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,263,949.36/17,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.98

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