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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.36, 26,153.22 and 6,907.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.36, 26,153.22 and 6,907.94 is: 10,361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.36 : 26,153.22 = 6,907.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.36/26,153.22 = 6,907.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.36x = 26,153.22 × 6,907.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.36x = 180,664,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,664,874.57/17,435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,361.98

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