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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.13, 26,044.47 and 6,973.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.13, 26,044.47 and 6,973.88 is: 10,461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.13 : 26,044.47 = 6,973.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.13/26,044.47 = 6,973.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.13x = 26,044.47 × 6,973.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.13x = 181,630,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,630,878.22/17,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.33

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