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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.58, 26,103.87 and 7,014.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.58, 26,103.87 and 7,014.33 is: 10,521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.58 : 26,103.87 = 7,014.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.58/26,103.87 = 7,014.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.58x = 26,103.87 × 7,014.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.58x = 183,101,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,101,158.46/17,402.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.50

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