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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.18, 26,034.88 and 6,966.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.18, 26,034.88 and 6,966.74 is: 10,451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.18 : 26,034.88 = 6,966.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.18/26,034.88 = 6,966.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.18x = 26,034.88 × 6,966.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.18x = 181,378,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,378,239.89/17,354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,451.56

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