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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.11, 26,059.66 and 6,984.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.11, 26,059.66 and 6,984.86 is: 10,477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.11 : 26,059.66 = 6,984.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.11/26,059.66 = 6,984.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.11x = 26,059.66 × 6,984.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.11x = 182,022,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,022,928.99/17,373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.28

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