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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.68, 26,419.94 and 7,103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.68, 26,419.94 and 7,103.16 is: 10,647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.68 : 26,419.94 = 7,103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.68/26,419.94 = 7,103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.68x = 26,419.94 × 7,103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.68x = 187,665,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,665,025.49/17,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.25

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