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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.28, 26,065.74 and 6,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.28, 26,065.74 and 6,998.36 is: 10,488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.28 : 26,065.74 = 6,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.28/26,065.74 = 6,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.28x = 26,065.74 × 6,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.28x = 182,417,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,417,432.19/17,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,488.41

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