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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.78, 26,061.84 and 6,985.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.78, 26,061.84 and 6,985.50 is: 10,478.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.78 : 26,061.84 = 6,985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.78/26,061.84 = 6,985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.78x = 26,061.84 × 6,985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.78x = 182,054,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,054,983.32/17,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.72

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