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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.04, 26,107.20 and 7,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.04, 26,107.20 and 7,014 is: 10,520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.04 : 26,107.20 = 7,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.04/26,107.20 = 7,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.04x = 26,107.20 × 7,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.04x = 183,115,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,115,900.80/17,405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.85

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