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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.28, 26,170.88 and 7,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.28, 26,170.88 and 7,066.32 is: 10,599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.28 : 26,170.88 = 7,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.28/26,170.88 = 7,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.28x = 26,170.88 × 7,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.28x = 184,931,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,931,812.76/17,447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.46

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