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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.34, 26,176.89 and 7,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.34, 26,176.89 and 7,062.94 is: 10,594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.34 : 26,176.89 = 7,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.34/26,176.89 = 7,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.34x = 26,176.89 × 7,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.34x = 184,885,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,885,803.46/17,451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.36

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