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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.78, 25,545.62 and 7,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.78, 25,545.62 and 7,036.22 is: 10,556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.78 : 25,545.62 = 7,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.78/25,545.62 = 7,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.78x = 25,545.62 × 7,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.78x = 179,744,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,744,602.36/17,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,556.58

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