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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.40, 26,059.26 and 6,988.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.40, 26,059.26 and 6,988.04 is: 10,475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.40 : 26,059.26 = 6,988.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.40/26,059.26 = 6,988.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.40x = 26,059.26 × 6,988.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.40x = 182,103,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,103,151.25/17,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.69

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