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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,491.79, 26,227.96 and 7,091.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,491.79, 26,227.96 and 7,091.39 is: 10,633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,491.79 : 26,227.96 = 7,091.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,491.79/26,227.96 = 7,091.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,491.79x = 26,227.96 × 7,091.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,491.79x = 185,992,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,992,693.26/17,491.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.14

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