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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,626.81, 17,421.92 and 7,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,626.81, 17,421.92 and 7,594.88 is: 10,479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,626.81 : 17,421.92 = 7,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,626.81/17,421.92 = 7,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,626.81x = 17,421.92 × 7,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,626.81x = 132,317,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,317,266.69/12,626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.08

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