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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.32, 26,054.34 and 6,985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.32, 26,054.34 and 6,985.36 is: 10,479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.32 : 26,054.34 = 6,985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.32/26,054.34 = 6,985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.32x = 26,054.34 × 6,985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.32x = 181,998,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,998,944.46/17,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.99

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