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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.28, 26,406.41 and 7,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.28, 26,406.41 and 7,074.30 is: 10,611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.28 : 26,406.41 = 7,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.28/26,406.41 = 7,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.28x = 26,406.41 × 7,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.28x = 186,806,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,806,830.89/17,604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,611.45

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