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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.64, 26,049.66 and 6,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.64, 26,049.66 and 6,977.40 is: 10,466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.64 : 26,049.66 = 6,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.64/26,049.66 = 6,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.64x = 26,049.66 × 6,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.64x = 181,758,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,758,897.68/17,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.58

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