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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.02, 26,114.76 and 7,021.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.02, 26,114.76 and 7,021.50 is: 10,532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.02 : 26,114.76 = 7,021.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.02/26,114.76 = 7,021.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.02x = 26,114.76 × 7,021.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.02x = 183,364,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,364,787.34/17,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532.14

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