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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.93, 26,065.40 and 6,986.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.93, 26,065.40 and 6,986.25 is: 10,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.93 : 26,065.40 = 6,986.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.93/26,065.40 = 6,986.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.93x = 26,065.40 × 6,986.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.93x = 182,099,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,099,365.82/17,376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.38

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