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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.70, 26,246.94 and 7,110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.70, 26,246.94 and 7,110.18 is: 10,664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.70 : 26,246.94 = 7,110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.70/26,246.94 = 7,110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.70x = 26,246.94 × 7,110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.70x = 186,620,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,620,467.85/17,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.82

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