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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.08, 26,132.64 and 7,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.08, 26,132.64 and 7,033.44 is: 10,549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.08 : 26,132.64 = 7,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.08/26,132.64 = 7,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.08x = 26,132.64 × 7,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.08x = 183,802,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,802,355.48/17,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.97

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