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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.17, 26,050.38 and 6,977.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.17, 26,050.38 and 6,977.92 is: 10,467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.17 : 26,050.38 = 6,977.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.17/26,050.38 = 6,977.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.17x = 26,050.38 × 6,977.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.17x = 181,777,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,777,467.61/17,366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.33

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