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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.46, 26,270.22 and 7,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.46, 26,270.22 and 7,125.24 is: 10,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.46 : 26,270.22 = 7,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.46/26,270.22 = 7,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.46x = 26,270.22 × 7,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.46x = 187,181,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,181,622.35/17,513.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.87

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