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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.64, 25,694.52 and 7,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.64, 25,694.52 and 7,266.48 is: 10,901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.64 : 25,694.52 = 7,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.64/25,694.52 = 7,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.64x = 25,694.52 × 7,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.64x = 186,708,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,708,715.69/17,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.65

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