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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.04, 26,247.06 and 7,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.04, 26,247.06 and 7,110.60 is: 10,665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.04 : 26,247.06 = 7,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.04/26,247.06 = 7,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.04x = 26,247.06 × 7,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.04x = 186,632,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,632,344.84/17,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.90

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