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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.50, 26,196.75 and 7,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.50, 26,196.75 and 7,076.25 is: 10,614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.50 : 26,196.75 = 7,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.50/26,196.75 = 7,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.50x = 26,196.75 × 7,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.50x = 185,374,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,374,752.19/17,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,614.38

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