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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.31, 26,223.89 and 7,094.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.31, 26,223.89 and 7,094.79 is: 10,641.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.31 : 26,223.89 = 7,094.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.31/26,223.89 = 7,094.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.31x = 26,223.89 × 7,094.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.31x = 186,052,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,052,957.06/17,483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.75

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