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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.40, 26,182.26 and 7,070.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.40, 26,182.26 and 7,070.04 is: 10,598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.40 : 26,182.26 = 7,070.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.40/26,182.26 = 7,070.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.40x = 26,182.26 × 7,070.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.40x = 185,109,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,109,625.49/17,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.65

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