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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.35, 26,976.34 and 6,741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.35, 26,976.34 and 6,741.02 is: 10,116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.35 : 26,976.34 = 6,741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.35/26,976.34 = 6,741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.35x = 26,976.34 × 6,741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.35x = 181,848,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,848,123.33/17,975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.53

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