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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.60, 26,263.03 and 6,975.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.60, 26,263.03 and 6,975.07 is: 10,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.60 : 26,263.03 = 6,975.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.60/26,263.03 = 6,975.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.60x = 26,263.03 × 6,975.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.60x = 183,186,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,186,472.66/17,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.25

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