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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.66, 26,090.30 and 7,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.66, 26,090.30 and 7,014.74 is: 10,512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.66 : 26,090.30 = 7,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.66/26,090.30 = 7,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.66x = 26,090.30 × 7,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.66x = 183,016,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,016,558.11/17,408.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.96

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