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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.64, 26,051.16 and 6,978.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.64, 26,051.16 and 6,978.39 is: 10,468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.64 : 26,051.16 = 6,978.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.64/26,051.16 = 6,978.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.64x = 26,051.16 × 6,978.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.64x = 181,795,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,795,154.43/17,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.07

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