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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.67, 26,432.35 and 7,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.67, 26,432.35 and 7,092.96 is: 10,636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.67 : 26,432.35 = 7,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.67/26,432.35 = 7,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.67x = 26,432.35 × 7,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.67x = 187,483,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,483,583.52/17,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.96

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