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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,421.34, 26,131.89 and 7,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,421.34, 26,131.89 and 7,032.94 is: 10,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,421.34 : 26,131.89 = 7,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,421.34/26,131.89 = 7,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,421.34x = 26,131.89 × 7,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,421.34x = 183,784,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,784,014.46/17,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.36

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