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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.63, 26,056.55 and 6,980.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.63, 26,056.55 and 6,980.38 is: 10,472.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.63 : 26,056.55 = 6,980.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.63/26,056.55 = 6,980.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.63x = 26,056.55 × 6,980.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.63x = 181,884,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,884,572.80/17,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,472.02

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