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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.96, 26,231.88 and 7,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.96, 26,231.88 and 7,097.36 is: 10,646.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.96 : 26,231.88 = 7,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.96/26,231.88 = 7,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.96x = 26,231.88 × 7,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.96x = 186,177,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,177,095.84/17,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.62

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