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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.56, 26,064.83 and 6,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.56, 26,064.83 and 6,985.88 is: 10,478.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.56 : 26,064.83 = 6,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.56/26,064.83 = 6,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.56x = 26,064.83 × 6,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.56x = 182,085,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,085,774.60/17,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.82

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