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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.28, 26,167.88 and 7,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.28, 26,167.88 and 7,064.32 is: 10,596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.28 : 26,167.88 = 7,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.28/26,167.88 = 7,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.28x = 26,167.88 × 7,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.28x = 184,858,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,858,278.04/17,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.46

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