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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.57, 26,064.84 and 6,985.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.57, 26,064.84 and 6,985.89 is: 10,478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.57 : 26,064.84 = 6,985.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.57/26,064.84 = 6,985.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.57x = 26,064.84 × 6,985.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.57x = 182,086,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,086,105.11/17,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.83

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