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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.98, 26,275.60 and 6,983.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.98, 26,275.60 and 6,983.45 is: 10,475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.98 : 26,275.60 = 6,983.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.98/26,275.60 = 6,983.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.98x = 26,275.60 × 6,983.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.98x = 183,494,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,494,338.82/17,515.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.82

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