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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.42, 25,691.67 and 7,264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.42, 25,691.67 and 7,264.41 is: 10,897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.42 : 25,691.67 = 7,264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.42/25,691.67 = 7,264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.42x = 25,691.67 × 7,264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.42x = 186,634,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,634,824.46/17,126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.48

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