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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.08, 26,155.25 and 6,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.08, 26,155.25 and 6,924.49 is: 10,380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.08 : 26,155.25 = 6,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.08/26,155.25 = 6,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.08x = 26,155.25 × 6,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.08x = 181,111,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,111,731.98/17,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,380.63

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