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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.64, 26,408.86 and 7,474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.64, 26,408.86 and 7,474.84 is: 11,209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.64 : 26,408.86 = 7,474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.64/26,408.86 = 7,474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.64x = 26,408.86 × 7,474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.64x = 197,402,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,402,003.08/17,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.25

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