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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.78, 26,182.74 and 6,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.78, 26,182.74 and 6,926.76 is: 10,390.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.78 : 26,182.74 = 6,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.78/26,182.74 = 6,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.78x = 26,182.74 × 6,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.78x = 181,361,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,361,556.12/17,454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.37

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