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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.56, 26,204.28 and 7,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.56, 26,204.28 and 7,081.28 is: 10,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.56 : 26,204.28 = 7,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.56/26,204.28 = 7,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.56x = 26,204.28 × 7,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.56x = 185,559,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,559,843.88/17,469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,621.90

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