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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.32, 26,030.34 and 6,969.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.32, 26,030.34 and 6,969.36 is: 10,455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.32 : 26,030.34 = 6,969.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.32/26,030.34 = 6,969.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.32x = 26,030.34 × 6,969.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.32x = 181,414,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,414,810.38/17,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,455.99

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