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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.95, 26,263.51 and 6,975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.95, 26,263.51 and 6,975.41 is: 10,463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.95 : 26,263.51 = 6,975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.95/26,263.51 = 6,975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.95x = 26,263.51 × 6,975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.95x = 183,198,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,198,601.53/17,507.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.74

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