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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.06, 26,039.80 and 6,970.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.06, 26,039.80 and 6,970.82 is: 10,456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.06 : 26,039.80 = 6,970.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.06/26,039.80 = 6,970.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.06x = 26,039.80 × 6,970.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.06x = 181,518,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,518,758.64/17,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,456.72

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