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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.46, 26,045.19 and 6,975.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.46, 26,045.19 and 6,975.21 is: 10,462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.46 : 26,045.19 = 6,975.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.46/26,045.19 = 6,975.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.46x = 26,045.19 × 6,975.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.46x = 181,670,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,670,669.74/17,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.82

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