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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.30, 26,266.44 and 6,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.30, 26,266.44 and 6,989.26 is: 10,477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.30 : 26,266.44 = 6,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.30/26,266.44 = 6,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.30x = 26,266.44 × 6,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.30x = 183,582,978.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,582,978.43/17,522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.11

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