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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.56, 26,214.78 and 7,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.56, 26,214.78 and 7,088.28 is: 10,632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.56 : 26,214.78 = 7,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.56/26,214.78 = 7,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.56x = 26,214.78 × 7,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.56x = 185,817,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,817,700.78/17,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.40

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