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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.67, 26,433.85 and 7,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.67, 26,433.85 and 7,093.96 is: 10,638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.67 : 26,433.85 = 7,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.67/26,433.85 = 7,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.67x = 26,433.85 × 7,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.67x = 187,520,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,520,674.55/17,626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.46

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