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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.80, 26,203.68 and 7,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.80, 26,203.68 and 7,083.84 is: 10,628.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.80 : 26,203.68 = 7,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.80/26,203.68 = 7,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.80x = 26,203.68 × 7,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.80x = 185,622,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,622,676.53/17,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.39

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