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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.72, 26,150.58 and 7,045.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.72, 26,150.58 and 7,045.47 is: 10,568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.72 : 26,150.58 = 7,045.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.72/26,150.58 = 7,045.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.72x = 26,150.58 × 7,045.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.72x = 184,243,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,243,126.87/17,433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.21

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