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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.40, 26,057.76 and 6,987.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.40, 26,057.76 and 6,987.04 is: 10,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.40 : 26,057.76 = 6,987.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.40/26,057.76 = 6,987.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.40x = 26,057.76 × 6,987.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.40x = 182,066,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,066,611.43/17,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,474.19

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