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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.94, 26,247.32 and 7,110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.94, 26,247.32 and 7,110.42 is: 10,665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.94 : 26,247.32 = 7,110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.94/26,247.32 = 7,110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.94x = 26,247.32 × 7,110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.94x = 186,629,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,629,469.07/17,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.19

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