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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,914.50, 26,871.75 and 6,970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,914.50, 26,871.75 and 6,970.50 is: 10,455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,914.50 : 26,871.75 = 6,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,914.50/26,871.75 = 6,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,914.50x = 26,871.75 × 6,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,914.50x = 187,309,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,309,533.38/17,914.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,455.75

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