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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.60, 26,261.53 and 6,974.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.60, 26,261.53 and 6,974.07 is: 10,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.60 : 26,261.53 = 6,974.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.60/26,261.53 = 6,974.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.60x = 26,261.53 × 6,974.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.60x = 183,149,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,149,748.53/17,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.75

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