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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,491.78, 26,214.60 and 7,097.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,491.78, 26,214.60 and 7,097.86 is: 10,637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,491.78 : 26,214.60 = 7,097.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,491.78/26,214.60 = 7,097.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,491.78x = 26,214.60 × 7,097.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,491.78x = 186,067,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,067,560.76/17,491.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.43

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