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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.44, 26,092.62 and 7,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.44, 26,092.62 and 7,004.36 is: 10,506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.44 : 26,092.62 = 7,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.44/26,092.62 = 7,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.44x = 26,092.62 × 7,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.44x = 182,762,103.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,762,103.82/17,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,506.93

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