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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.19, 26,186.68 and 6,935.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.19, 26,186.68 and 6,935.70 is: 10,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.19 : 26,186.68 = 6,935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.19/26,186.68 = 6,935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.19x = 26,186.68 × 6,935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.19x = 181,622,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,622,956.48/17,469.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.76

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