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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.80, 26,218.40 and 7,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.80, 26,218.40 and 7,089.60 is: 10,635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.80 : 26,218.40 = 7,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.80/26,218.40 = 7,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.80x = 26,218.40 × 7,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.80x = 185,877,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,877,968.64/17,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.70

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