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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.94, 26,039.28 and 6,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.94, 26,039.28 and 6,964.50 is: 10,451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.94 : 26,039.28 = 6,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.94/26,039.28 = 6,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.94x = 26,039.28 × 6,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.94x = 181,350,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,350,565.56/17,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,451.31

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