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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.60, 26,048.02 and 6,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.60, 26,048.02 and 6,975.16 is: 10,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.60 : 26,048.02 = 6,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.60/26,048.02 = 6,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.60x = 26,048.02 × 6,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.60x = 181,689,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,689,107.18/17,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.19

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