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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.32, 26,388.26 and 7,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.32, 26,388.26 and 7,067 is: 10,600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.32 : 26,388.26 = 7,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.32/26,388.26 = 7,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.32x = 26,388.26 × 7,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.32x = 186,485,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,485,833.42/17,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.41

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