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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.32, 26,275.44 and 6,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.32, 26,275.44 and 6,995.28 is: 10,486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.32 : 26,275.44 = 6,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.32/26,275.44 = 6,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.32x = 26,275.44 × 6,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.32x = 183,804,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,804,059.92/17,528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.12

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