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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.12, 26,057.22 and 6,979.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.12, 26,057.22 and 6,979.24 is: 10,470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.12 : 26,057.22 = 6,979.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.12/26,057.22 = 6,979.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.12x = 26,057.22 × 6,979.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.12x = 181,859,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,859,592.11/17,368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.89

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