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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.02, 26,145.06 and 6,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.02, 26,145.06 and 6,902.52 is: 10,353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.02 : 26,145.06 = 6,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.02/26,145.06 = 6,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.02x = 26,145.06 × 6,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.02x = 180,466,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,466,799.55/17,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,353.79

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