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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.84, 26,064.54 and 6,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.84, 26,064.54 and 6,997.80 is: 10,489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.84 : 26,064.54 = 6,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.84/26,064.54 = 6,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.84x = 26,064.54 × 6,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.84x = 182,394,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,394,438.01/17,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.17

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