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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.67, 26,052.63 and 6,979.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.67, 26,052.63 and 6,979.42 is: 10,469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.67 : 26,052.63 = 6,979.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.67/26,052.63 = 6,979.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.67x = 26,052.63 × 6,979.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.67x = 181,832,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,832,246.87/17,367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.58

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