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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.34, 26,179.92 and 7,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.34, 26,179.92 and 7,065 is: 10,597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.34 : 26,179.92 = 7,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.34/26,179.92 = 7,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.34x = 26,179.92 × 7,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.34x = 184,961,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,961,134.80/17,453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.46

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