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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,493.06, 26,238.51 and 7,104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,493.06, 26,238.51 and 7,104.54 is: 10,656.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,493.06 : 26,238.51 = 7,104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,493.06/26,238.51 = 7,104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,493.06x = 26,238.51 × 7,104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,493.06x = 186,412,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,412,543.84/17,493.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.37

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