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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,500.68, 26,261.70 and 6,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,500.68, 26,261.70 and 6,975.72 is: 10,467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,500.68 : 26,261.70 = 6,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,500.68/26,261.70 = 6,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,500.68x = 26,261.70 × 6,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,500.68x = 183,194,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,194,265.92/17,500.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.84

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