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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,431.07, 26,149.85 and 7,050.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,431.07, 26,149.85 and 7,050.11 is: 10,576.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,431.07 : 26,149.85 = 7,050.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,431.07/26,149.85 = 7,050.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,431.07x = 26,149.85 × 7,050.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,431.07x = 184,359,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,359,283.73/17,431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,576.48

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