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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.04, 26,423.72 and 7,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.04, 26,423.72 and 7,079.64 is: 10,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.04 : 26,423.72 = 7,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.04/26,423.72 = 7,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.04x = 26,423.72 × 7,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.04x = 187,070,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,070,317.12/17,610.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.93

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