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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.85, 26,180.89 and 7,065.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.85, 26,180.89 and 7,065.41 is: 10,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.85 : 26,180.89 = 7,065.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.85/26,180.89 = 7,065.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.85x = 26,180.89 × 7,065.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.85x = 184,978,573.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,978,573.45/17,452.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.76

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