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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.30, 26,258.08 and 6,971.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.30, 26,258.08 and 6,971.78 is: 10,458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.30 : 26,258.08 = 6,971.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.30/26,258.08 = 6,971.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.30x = 26,258.08 × 6,971.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.30x = 183,065,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,065,556.98/17,504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,458.32

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