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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.24, 26,104.68 and 7,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.24, 26,104.68 and 7,007.44 is: 10,514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.24 : 26,104.68 = 7,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.24/26,104.68 = 7,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.24x = 26,104.68 × 7,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.24x = 182,926,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,926,978.82/17,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.11

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