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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.12, 26,051.28 and 6,977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.12, 26,051.28 and 6,977.68 is: 10,467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.12 : 26,051.28 = 6,977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.12/26,051.28 = 6,977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.12x = 26,051.28 × 6,977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.12x = 181,777,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,777,404.14/17,365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.96

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