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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.34, 26,239.14 and 6,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.34, 26,239.14 and 6,966.54 is: 10,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.34 : 26,239.14 = 6,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.34/26,239.14 = 6,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.34x = 26,239.14 × 6,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.34x = 182,796,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,796,018.38/17,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.11

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