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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.55, 26,264.46 and 6,976.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.55, 26,264.46 and 6,976.03 is: 10,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.55 : 26,264.46 = 6,976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.55/26,264.46 = 6,976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.55x = 26,264.46 × 6,976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.55x = 183,221,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,221,626.01/17,508.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.69

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