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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499, 26,260.66 and 7,110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499, 26,260.66 and 7,110.76 is: 10,671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499 : 26,260.66 = 7,110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499/26,260.66 = 7,110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499x = 26,260.66 × 7,110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499x = 186,733,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,733,250.70/17,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,671.08

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