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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.69, 26,269.14 and 6,979.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.69, 26,269.14 and 6,979.16 is: 10,469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.69 : 26,269.14 = 6,979.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.69/26,269.14 = 6,979.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.69x = 26,269.14 × 6,979.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.69x = 183,336,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,336,399.78/17,511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.37

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