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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.72, 26,149.08 and 7,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.72, 26,149.08 and 7,044.47 is: 10,566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.72 : 26,149.08 = 7,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.72/26,149.08 = 7,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.72x = 26,149.08 × 7,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.72x = 184,206,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,206,363.69/17,432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.70

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