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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.34, 26,175.39 and 7,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.34, 26,175.39 and 7,061.94 is: 10,592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.34 : 26,175.39 = 7,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.34/26,175.39 = 7,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.34x = 26,175.39 × 7,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.34x = 184,849,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,849,033.66/17,450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.86

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