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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.56, 26,417.34 and 7,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.56, 26,417.34 and 7,084.80 is: 10,627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.56 : 26,417.34 = 7,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.56/26,417.34 = 7,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.56x = 26,417.34 × 7,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.56x = 187,161,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,161,570.43/17,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.20

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