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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794.47, 26,696.34 and 6,701.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794.47, 26,696.34 and 6,701.25 is: 10,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794.47 : 26,696.34 = 6,701.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794.47/26,696.34 = 6,701.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794.47x = 26,696.34 × 6,701.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794.47x = 178,898,848.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,898,848.43/17,794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.62

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