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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.07, 26,158.38 and 6,903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.07, 26,158.38 and 6,903.12 is: 10,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.07 : 26,158.38 = 6,903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.07/26,158.38 = 6,903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.07x = 26,158.38 × 6,903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.07x = 180,574,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,574,436.15/17,432.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.75

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