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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.72, 26,179.20 and 7,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.72, 26,179.20 and 7,064.28 is: 10,597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.72 : 26,179.20 = 7,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.72/26,179.20 = 7,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.72x = 26,179.20 × 7,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.72x = 184,937,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,937,198.98/17,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.08

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