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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.69, 26,254.16 and 7,107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.69, 26,254.16 and 7,107.17 is: 10,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.69 : 26,254.16 = 7,107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.69/26,254.16 = 7,107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.69x = 26,254.16 × 7,107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.69x = 186,592,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,592,742.79/17,495.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.07

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