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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.19, 26,262.39 and 6,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.19, 26,262.39 and 6,974.66 is: 10,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.19 : 26,262.39 = 6,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.19/26,262.39 = 6,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.19x = 26,262.39 × 6,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.19x = 183,171,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,171,109.73/17,507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.62

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