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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.07, 26,207.16 and 7,479.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.07, 26,207.16 and 7,479.07 is: 11,209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.07 : 26,207.16 = 7,479.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.07/26,207.16 = 7,479.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.07x = 26,207.16 × 7,479.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.07x = 196,005,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,005,146.67/17,486.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.22

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