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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.32, 26,039.36 and 6,975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.32, 26,039.36 and 6,975.36 is: 10,465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.32 : 26,039.36 = 6,975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.32/26,039.36 = 6,975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.32x = 26,039.36 × 6,975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.32x = 181,633,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,633,910.17/17,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.00

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