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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.84, 26,168.64 and 7,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.84, 26,168.64 and 7,057.44 is: 10,586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.84 : 26,168.64 = 7,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.84/26,168.64 = 7,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.84x = 26,168.64 × 7,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.84x = 184,683,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,683,606.68/17,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,586.11

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