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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.39, 26,258.51 and 7,110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.39, 26,258.51 and 7,110.14 is: 10,669.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.39 : 26,258.51 = 7,110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.39/26,258.51 = 7,110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.39x = 26,258.51 × 7,110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.39x = 186,701,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,701,568.77/17,498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.65

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