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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.23, 26,263.97 and 6,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.23, 26,263.97 and 6,975.69 is: 10,464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.23 : 26,263.97 = 6,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.23/26,263.97 = 6,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.23x = 26,263.97 × 6,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.23x = 183,209,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,209,312.89/17,508.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.18

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