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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.20, 26,060.16 and 6,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.20, 26,060.16 and 6,989.24 is: 10,485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.20 : 26,060.16 = 6,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.20/26,060.16 = 6,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.20x = 26,060.16 × 6,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.20x = 182,140,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,140,582.38/17,370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.81

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