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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.67, 26,066.22 and 6,988.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.67, 26,066.22 and 6,988.42 is: 10,483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.67 : 26,066.22 = 6,988.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.67/26,066.22 = 6,988.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.67x = 26,066.22 × 6,988.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.67x = 182,161,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,161,693.17/17,376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,483.12

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