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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.54, 26,217.09 and 7,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.54, 26,217.09 and 7,084.14 is: 10,622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.54 : 26,217.09 = 7,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.54/26,217.09 = 7,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.54x = 26,217.09 × 7,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.54x = 185,725,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,725,535.95/17,484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.27

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