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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.94, 26,045.90 and 6,982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.94, 26,045.90 and 6,982.98 is: 10,474.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.94 : 26,045.90 = 6,982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.94/26,045.90 = 6,982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.94x = 26,045.90 × 6,982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.94x = 181,877,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,877,892.38/17,363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,474.46

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