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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.15, 26,237.16 and 7,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.15, 26,237.16 and 7,095.90 is: 10,648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.15 : 26,237.16 = 7,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.15/26,237.16 = 7,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.15x = 26,237.16 × 7,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.15x = 186,176,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,176,263.64/17,484.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.29

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