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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,500.52, 26,241.08 and 6,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,500.52, 26,241.08 and 6,969.72 is: 10,450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,500.52 : 26,241.08 = 6,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,500.52/26,241.08 = 6,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,500.52x = 26,241.08 × 6,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,500.52x = 182,892,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,892,980.10/17,500.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.72

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