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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,428.08, 26,141.64 and 7,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,428.08, 26,141.64 and 7,039.44 is: 10,558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,428.08 : 26,141.64 = 7,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,428.08/26,141.64 = 7,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,428.08x = 26,141.64 × 7,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,428.08x = 184,022,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,022,506.28/17,428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.97

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