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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.29, 26,228.71 and 7,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.29, 26,228.71 and 7,091.89 is: 10,633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.29 : 26,228.71 = 7,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.29/26,228.71 = 7,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.29x = 26,228.71 × 7,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.29x = 186,011,126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,011,126.16/17,492.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.89

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