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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.84, 26,176.14 and 7,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.84, 26,176.14 and 7,062.44 is: 10,593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.84 : 26,176.14 = 7,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.84/26,176.14 = 7,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.84x = 26,176.14 × 7,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.84x = 184,867,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,867,418.18/17,450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.61

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