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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,531.30, 26,279.94 and 6,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,531.30, 26,279.94 and 6,998.28 is: 10,490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,531.30 : 26,279.94 = 6,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,531.30/26,279.94 = 6,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,531.30x = 26,279.94 × 6,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,531.30x = 183,914,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,914,378.50/17,531.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.63

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