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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.84, 26,059.95 and 6,697.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.84, 26,059.95 and 6,697.47 is: 10,047.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.84 : 26,059.95 = 6,697.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.84/26,059.95 = 6,697.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.84x = 26,059.95 × 6,697.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.84x = 174,535,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,535,813.24/17,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.63

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