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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.32, 26,057.34 and 6,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.32, 26,057.34 and 6,987.36 is: 10,483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.32 : 26,057.34 = 6,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.32/26,057.34 = 6,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.32x = 26,057.34 × 6,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.32x = 182,072,015.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,072,015.22/17,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,483.00

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