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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.54, 26,974.67 and 6,880.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.54, 26,974.67 and 6,880.57 is: 10,324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.54 : 26,974.67 = 6,880.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.54/26,974.67 = 6,880.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.54x = 26,974.67 × 6,880.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.54x = 185,601,105.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,601,105.16/17,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.05

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