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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.20, 26,151.48 and 7,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.20, 26,151.48 and 7,040.24 is: 10,568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.20 : 26,151.48 = 7,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.20/26,151.48 = 7,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.20x = 26,151.48 × 7,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.20x = 184,112,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,112,695.56/17,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.31

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