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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.80, 26,264.83 and 6,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.80, 26,264.83 and 6,976.28 is: 10,465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.80 : 26,264.83 = 6,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.80/26,264.83 = 6,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.80x = 26,264.83 × 6,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.80x = 183,230,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,230,808.23/17,508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.07

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