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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.03, 26,127.81 and 6,755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.03, 26,127.81 and 6,755.38 is: 10,129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.03 : 26,127.81 = 6,755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.03/26,127.81 = 6,755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.03x = 26,127.81 × 6,755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.03x = 176,503,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,503,285.12/17,424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.88

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