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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.08, 26,060.30 and 6,697.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.08, 26,060.30 and 6,697.71 is: 10,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.08 : 26,060.30 = 6,697.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.08/26,060.30 = 6,697.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.08x = 26,060.30 × 6,697.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.08x = 174,544,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,544,331.91/17,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.98

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