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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.42, 26,703.95 and 6,717.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.42, 26,703.95 and 6,717.43 is: 10,076.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.42 : 26,703.95 = 6,717.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.42/26,703.95 = 6,717.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.42x = 26,703.95 × 6,717.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.42x = 179,381,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,381,914.85/17,801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.83

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