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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.32, 26,151.72 and 7,051.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.32, 26,151.72 and 7,051.36 is: 10,578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.32 : 26,151.72 = 7,051.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.32/26,151.72 = 7,051.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.32x = 26,151.72 × 7,051.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.32x = 184,405,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,405,192.34/17,432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,578.35

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