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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.64, 26,257.39 and 7,109.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.64, 26,257.39 and 7,109.39 is: 10,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.64 : 26,257.39 = 7,109.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.64/26,257.39 = 7,109.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.64x = 26,257.39 × 7,109.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.64x = 186,673,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,673,876.83/17,497.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.52

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