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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,485.29, 26,218.22 and 7,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,485.29, 26,218.22 and 7,084.89 is: 10,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,485.29 : 26,218.22 = 7,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,485.29/26,218.22 = 7,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,485.29x = 26,218.22 × 7,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,485.29x = 185,753,169.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,753,169.27/17,485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,623.40

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