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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.28, 26,226.24 and 7,105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.28, 26,226.24 and 7,105.36 is: 10,648.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.28 : 26,226.24 = 7,105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.28/26,226.24 = 7,105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.28x = 26,226.24 × 7,105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.28x = 186,346,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,346,876.65/17,499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.83

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