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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.14, 26,060.91 and 6,984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.14, 26,060.91 and 6,984.92 is: 10,477.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.14 : 26,060.91 = 6,984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.14/26,060.91 = 6,984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.14x = 26,060.91 × 6,984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.14x = 182,033,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,033,371.48/17,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.86

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