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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,531.55, 26,280.32 and 6,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,531.55, 26,280.32 and 6,998.52 is: 10,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,531.55 : 26,280.32 = 6,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,531.55/26,280.32 = 6,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,531.55x = 26,280.32 × 6,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,531.55x = 183,923,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,923,310.13/17,531.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.99

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