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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,488.03, 26,222.33 and 6,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,488.03, 26,222.33 and 6,957.22 is: 10,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,488.03 : 26,222.33 = 6,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,488.03/26,222.33 = 6,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,488.03x = 26,222.33 × 6,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,488.03x = 182,434,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,434,483.94/17,488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.96

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