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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.08, 26,158.37 and 6,903.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.08, 26,158.37 and 6,903.11 is: 10,358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.08 : 26,158.37 = 6,903.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.08/26,158.37 = 6,903.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.08x = 26,158.37 × 6,903.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.08x = 180,574,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,574,136.41/17,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.73

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