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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.02, 26,306.21 and 6,856.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.02, 26,306.21 and 6,856.95 is: 10,290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.02 : 26,306.21 = 6,856.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.02/26,306.21 = 6,856.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.02x = 26,306.21 × 6,856.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.02x = 180,380,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,380,389.86/17,529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.39

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