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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.30, 26,259.58 and 6,972.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.30, 26,259.58 and 6,972.78 is: 10,459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.30 : 26,259.58 = 6,972.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.30/26,259.58 = 6,972.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.30x = 26,259.58 × 6,972.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.30x = 183,102,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,102,274.23/17,505.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.82

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