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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.46, 26,439.08 and 7,093.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.46, 26,439.08 and 7,093.22 is: 10,639.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.46 : 26,439.08 = 7,093.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.46/26,439.08 = 7,093.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.46x = 26,439.08 × 7,093.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.46x = 187,538,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,538,043.38/17,626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.58

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