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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,434.91, 26,150.88 and 6,902.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,434.91, 26,150.88 and 6,902.07 is: 10,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,434.91 : 26,150.88 = 6,902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,434.91/26,150.88 = 6,902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,434.91x = 26,150.88 × 6,902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,434.91x = 180,495,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,495,039.06/17,434.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.51

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