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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.05, 26,256.21 and 6,970.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.05, 26,256.21 and 6,970.53 is: 10,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.05 : 26,256.21 = 6,970.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.05/26,256.21 = 6,970.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.05x = 26,256.21 × 6,970.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.05x = 183,019,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,019,699.49/17,503.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,456.45

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