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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,490.40, 26,235.60 and 7,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,490.40, 26,235.60 and 7,109.60 is: 10,664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,490.40 : 26,235.60 = 7,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,490.40/26,235.60 = 7,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,490.40x = 26,235.60 × 7,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,490.40x = 186,524,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,524,621.76/17,490.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.40

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