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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.30, 26,269.44 and 6,991.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.30, 26,269.44 and 6,991.26 is: 10,480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.30 : 26,269.44 = 6,991.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.30/26,269.44 = 6,991.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.30x = 26,269.44 × 6,991.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.30x = 183,656,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,656,485.09/17,524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.10

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