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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.46, 26,246.20 and 7,109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.46, 26,246.20 and 7,109.22 is: 10,663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.46 : 26,246.20 = 7,109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.46/26,246.20 = 7,109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.46x = 26,246.20 × 7,109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.46x = 186,590,009.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,590,009.96/17,497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.83

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