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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.42, 26,219.90 and 7,086.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.42, 26,219.90 and 7,086.02 is: 10,625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.42 : 26,219.90 = 7,086.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.42/26,219.90 = 7,086.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.42x = 26,219.90 × 7,086.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.42x = 185,794,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,794,622.41/17,486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,625.08

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