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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446.56, 26,169.84 and 7,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446.56, 26,169.84 and 7,058.28 is: 10,587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446.56 : 26,169.84 = 7,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446.56/26,169.84 = 7,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446.56x = 26,169.84 × 7,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446.56x = 184,714,058.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,714,058.28/17,446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.42

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