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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.22, 26,174.43 and 6,921.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.22, 26,174.43 and 6,921.23 is: 10,382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.22 : 26,174.43 = 6,921.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.22/26,174.43 = 6,921.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.22x = 26,174.43 × 6,921.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.22x = 181,159,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,159,250.15/17,449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,382.08

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