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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472.26, 26,219.34 and 7,084.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,472.26, 26,219.34 and 7,084.04 is: 10,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472.26 : 26,219.34 = 7,084.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472.26/26,219.34 = 7,084.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472.26x = 26,219.34 × 7,084.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472.26x = 185,738,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,738,853.33/17,472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.50

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