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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.06, 26,027.72 and 6,961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.06, 26,027.72 and 6,961.46 is: 10,442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.06 : 26,027.72 = 6,961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.06/26,027.72 = 6,961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.06x = 26,027.72 × 6,961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.06x = 181,190,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,190,818.94/17,351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,442.64

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