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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.51, 25,526.34 and 7,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.51, 25,526.34 and 7,026.16 is: 10,534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.51 : 25,526.34 = 7,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.51/25,526.34 = 7,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.51x = 25,526.34 × 7,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.51x = 179,352,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,352,149.05/17,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.94

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