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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.68, 26,240.41 and 6,981.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.68, 26,240.41 and 6,981.16 is: 10,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.68 : 26,240.41 = 6,981.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.68/26,240.41 = 6,981.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.68x = 26,240.41 × 6,981.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.68x = 183,188,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,188,500.68/17,504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.12

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