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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.91, 26,268.23 and 7,116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.91, 26,268.23 and 7,116.63 is: 10,679.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.91 : 26,268.23 = 7,116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.91/26,268.23 = 7,116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.91x = 26,268.23 × 7,116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.91x = 186,941,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,941,238.08/17,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,679.36

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