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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.20, 26,046.30 and 6,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.20, 26,046.30 and 6,983.40 is: 10,475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.20 : 26,046.30 = 6,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.20/26,046.30 = 6,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.20x = 26,046.30 × 6,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.20x = 181,891,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,891,731.42/17,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.10

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