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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.84, 26,229.98 and 7,097.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.84, 26,229.98 and 7,097.32 is: 10,647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.84 : 26,229.98 = 7,097.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.84/26,229.98 = 7,097.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.84x = 26,229.98 × 7,097.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.84x = 186,162,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,162,561.65/17,484.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.08

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