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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.32, 26,191.59 and 7,073.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.32, 26,191.59 and 7,073.64 is: 10,608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.32 : 26,191.59 = 7,073.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.32/26,191.59 = 7,073.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.32x = 26,191.59 × 7,073.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.32x = 185,269,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,269,878.69/17,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.48

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