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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.39, 26,240.52 and 7,098.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.39, 26,240.52 and 7,098.14 is: 10,651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.39 : 26,240.52 = 7,098.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.39/26,240.52 = 7,098.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.39x = 26,240.52 × 7,098.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.39x = 186,258,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,258,753.43/17,486.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,651.64

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