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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.19, 26,263.89 and 6,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.19, 26,263.89 and 6,975.66 is: 10,464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.19 : 26,263.89 = 6,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.19/26,263.89 = 6,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.19x = 26,263.89 × 6,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.19x = 183,207,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,207,966.92/17,508.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.13

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