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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.20, 26,077.10 and 6,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.20, 26,077.10 and 6,995.40 is: 10,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.20 : 26,077.10 = 6,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.20/26,077.10 = 6,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.20x = 26,077.10 × 6,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.20x = 182,419,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,419,745.34/17,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.25

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