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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.02, 26,072.76 and 6,993.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.02, 26,072.76 and 6,993.50 is: 10,490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.02 : 26,072.76 = 6,993.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.02/26,072.76 = 6,993.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.02x = 26,072.76 × 6,993.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.02x = 182,339,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,339,847.06/17,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.14

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