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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.06, 26,127.21 and 6,895.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.06, 26,127.21 and 6,895.86 is: 10,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.06 : 26,127.21 = 6,895.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.06/26,127.21 = 6,895.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.06x = 26,127.21 × 6,895.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.06x = 180,169,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,169,582.35/17,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,336.72

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