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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.19, 26,266.91 and 7,115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.19, 26,266.91 and 7,115.67 is: 10,677.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.19 : 26,266.91 = 7,115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.19/26,266.91 = 7,115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.19x = 26,266.91 × 7,115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.19x = 186,906,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,906,627.90/17,504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,677.82

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