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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.36, 26,154.72 and 6,908.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.36, 26,154.72 and 6,908.94 is: 10,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.36 : 26,154.72 = 6,908.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.36/26,154.72 = 6,908.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.36x = 26,154.72 × 6,908.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.36x = 180,701,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,701,391.20/17,436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,363.48

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