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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.64, 26,073.68 and 6,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.64, 26,073.68 and 6,993.44 is: 10,490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.64 : 26,073.68 = 6,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.64/26,073.68 = 6,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.64x = 26,073.68 × 6,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.64x = 182,344,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,344,716.66/17,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.65

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