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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.06, 26,410.48 and 7,077.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.06, 26,410.48 and 7,077.96 is: 10,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.06 : 26,410.48 = 7,077.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.06/26,410.48 = 7,077.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.06x = 26,410.48 × 7,077.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.06x = 186,932,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,932,321.02/17,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,614.48

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