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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.18, 26,051.37 and 6,977.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.18, 26,051.37 and 6,977.74 is: 10,468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.18 : 26,051.37 = 6,977.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.18/26,051.37 = 6,977.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.18x = 26,051.37 × 6,977.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.18x = 181,779,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,779,686.50/17,365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.06

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