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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.68, 26,244.90 and 6,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.68, 26,244.90 and 6,984.16 is: 10,469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.68 : 26,244.90 = 6,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.68/26,244.90 = 6,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.68x = 26,244.90 × 6,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.68x = 183,298,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,298,580.78/17,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.61

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