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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.44, 26,415.11 and 7,080.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.44, 26,415.11 and 7,080.92 is: 10,618.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.44 : 26,415.11 = 7,080.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.44/26,415.11 = 7,080.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.44x = 26,415.11 × 7,080.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.44x = 187,043,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,043,220.58/17,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,618.74

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