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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.60, 26,183.08 and 6,942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.60, 26,183.08 and 6,942.96 is: 10,408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.60 : 26,183.08 = 6,942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.60/26,183.08 = 6,942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.60x = 26,183.08 × 6,942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.60x = 181,788,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,788,077.12/17,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.35

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