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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.23, 26,435.31 and 6,949.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.23, 26,435.31 and 6,949.14 is: 10,423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.23 : 26,435.31 = 6,949.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.23/26,435.31 = 6,949.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.23x = 26,435.31 × 6,949.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.23x = 183,702,670.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,702,670.13/17,623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.89

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