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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.13, 26,259.58 and 7,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.13, 26,259.58 and 7,110.88 is: 10,670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.13 : 26,259.58 = 7,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.13/26,259.58 = 7,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.13x = 26,259.58 × 7,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.13x = 186,728,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,728,722.23/17,499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.74

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