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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.84, 26,239.89 and 6,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.84, 26,239.89 and 6,967.04 is: 10,441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.84 : 26,239.89 = 6,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.84/26,239.89 = 6,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.84x = 26,239.89 × 6,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.84x = 182,814,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,814,363.23/17,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.86

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