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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.08, 26,238.06 and 6,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.08, 26,238.06 and 6,979.60 is: 10,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.08 : 26,238.06 = 6,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.08/26,238.06 = 6,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.08x = 26,238.06 × 6,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.08x = 183,131,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,131,163.58/17,503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.80

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