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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,617.39, 26,425.58 and 7,084.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,617.39, 26,425.58 and 7,084.15 is: 10,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,617.39 : 26,425.58 = 7,084.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,617.39/26,425.58 = 7,084.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,617.39x = 26,425.58 × 7,084.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,617.39x = 187,202,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,202,671.07/17,617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.02

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