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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.39, 26,402.25 and 6,928.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.39, 26,402.25 and 6,928.83 is: 10,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.39 : 26,402.25 = 6,928.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.39/26,402.25 = 6,928.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.39x = 26,402.25 × 6,928.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.39x = 182,936,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,936,701.87/17,601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.31

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