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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.22, 26,298.75 and 6,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.22, 26,298.75 and 6,998.90 is: 10,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.22 : 26,298.75 = 6,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.22/26,298.75 = 6,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.22x = 26,298.75 × 6,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.22x = 184,062,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,062,321.38/17,533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.92

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