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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.24, 26,051.92 and 6,977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.24, 26,051.92 and 6,977.36 is: 10,467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.24 : 26,051.92 = 6,977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.24/26,051.92 = 6,977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.24x = 26,051.92 × 6,977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.24x = 181,773,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,773,624.53/17,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.07

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