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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.07, 26,065.59 and 6,986.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.07, 26,065.59 and 6,986.39 is: 10,479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.07 : 26,065.59 = 6,986.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.07/26,065.59 = 6,986.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.07x = 26,065.59 × 6,986.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.07x = 182,104,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,104,377.32/17,377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.58

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