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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,490.96, 26,236.44 and 7,095.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,490.96, 26,236.44 and 7,095.42 is: 10,643.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,490.96 : 26,236.44 = 7,095.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,490.96/26,236.44 = 7,095.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,490.96x = 26,236.44 × 7,095.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,490.96x = 186,158,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,158,561.10/17,490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.13

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