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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.71, 26,237.99 and 7,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.71, 26,237.99 and 7,096.46 is: 10,649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.71 : 26,237.99 = 7,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.71/26,237.99 = 7,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.71x = 26,237.99 × 7,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.71x = 186,196,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,196,679.84/17,484.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,649.12

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