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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,352.68, 26,030.16 and 6,963.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,352.68, 26,030.16 and 6,963.08 is: 10,445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,352.68 : 26,030.16 = 6,963.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,352.68/26,030.16 = 6,963.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,352.68x = 26,030.16 × 6,963.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,352.68x = 181,250,086.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,250,086.49/17,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.08

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