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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.13, 26,102.34 and 7,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.13, 26,102.34 and 7,010.88 is: 10,517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.13 : 26,102.34 = 7,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.13/26,102.34 = 7,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.13x = 26,102.34 × 7,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.13x = 183,000,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,000,373.46/17,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.79

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