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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.21, 26,233.92 and 6,950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.21, 26,233.92 and 6,950.98 is: 10,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.21 : 26,233.92 = 6,950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.21/26,233.92 = 6,950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.21x = 26,233.92 × 6,950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.21x = 182,351,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,351,453.24/17,483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.09

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