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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.30, 26,267.08 and 6,977.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.30, 26,267.08 and 6,977.78 is: 10,467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.30 : 26,267.08 = 6,977.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.30/26,267.08 = 6,977.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.30x = 26,267.08 × 6,977.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.30x = 183,285,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,285,905.48/17,510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.32

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