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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.30, 26,051.55 and 6,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.30, 26,051.55 and 6,999.70 is: 10,484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.30 : 26,051.55 = 6,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.30/26,051.55 = 6,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.30x = 26,051.55 × 6,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.30x = 182,353,034.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,353,034.54/17,393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.10

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