Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,404.24, 26,110.08 and 7,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,404.24, 26,110.08 and 7,016 is: 10,525.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,404.24 : 26,110.08 = 7,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,404.24/26,110.08 = 7,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,404.24x = 26,110.08 × 7,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,404.24x = 183,188,321.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,188,321.28/17,404.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,525.50
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