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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.96, 26,177.88 and 7,061.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.96, 26,177.88 and 7,061.36 is: 10,592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.96 : 26,177.88 = 7,061.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.96/26,177.88 = 7,061.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.96x = 26,177.88 × 7,061.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.96x = 184,851,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,851,434.72/17,450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.62

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