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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.06, 26,407.49 and 7,075.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.06, 26,407.49 and 7,075.96 is: 10,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.06 : 26,407.49 = 7,075.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.06/26,407.49 = 7,075.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.06x = 26,407.49 × 7,075.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.06x = 186,858,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,858,241.54/17,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,611.48

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