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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.24, 26,152.50 and 7,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.24, 26,152.50 and 7,044.60 is: 10,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.24 : 26,152.50 = 7,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.24/26,152.50 = 7,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.24x = 26,152.50 × 7,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.24x = 184,233,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,233,901.50/17,433.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,567.97

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