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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.68, 26,105.34 and 7,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.68, 26,105.34 and 7,019.72 is: 10,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.68 : 26,105.34 = 7,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.68/26,105.34 = 7,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.68x = 26,105.34 × 7,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.68x = 183,252,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,252,177.30/17,400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.32

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