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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.52, 26,171.28 and 7,066.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.52, 26,171.28 and 7,066.56 is: 10,599.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.52 : 26,171.28 = 7,066.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.52/26,171.28 = 7,066.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.52x = 26,171.28 × 7,066.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.52x = 184,940,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,940,920.40/17,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.84

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