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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.50, 26,046.54 and 6,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.50, 26,046.54 and 6,975.28 is: 10,463.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.50 : 26,046.54 = 6,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.50/26,046.54 = 6,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.50x = 26,046.54 × 6,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.50x = 181,681,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,681,909.53/17,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.44

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