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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,482.79, 26,213.81 and 6,947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,482.79, 26,213.81 and 6,947.15 is: 10,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,482.79 : 26,213.81 = 6,947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,482.79/26,213.81 = 6,947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,482.79x = 26,213.81 × 6,947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,482.79x = 182,111,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,111,104.34/17,482.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.60

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