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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.68, 26,027.16 and 6,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.68, 26,027.16 and 6,961.08 is: 10,442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.68 : 26,027.16 = 6,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.68/26,027.16 = 6,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.68x = 26,027.16 × 6,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.68x = 181,177,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,177,142.93/17,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,442.08

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