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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.60, 26,046.52 and 6,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.60, 26,046.52 and 6,974.16 is: 10,461.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.60 : 26,046.52 = 6,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.60/26,046.52 = 6,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.60x = 26,046.52 × 6,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.60x = 181,652,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,652,597.92/17,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.69

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