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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.28, 26,074.74 and 7,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.28, 26,074.74 and 7,004.36 is: 10,497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.28 : 26,074.74 = 7,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.28/26,074.74 = 7,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.28x = 26,074.74 × 7,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.28x = 182,636,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,636,865.87/17,398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.41

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