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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.68, 26,421.43 and 7,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.68, 26,421.43 and 7,104.16 is: 10,648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.68 : 26,421.43 = 7,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.68/26,421.43 = 7,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.68x = 26,421.43 × 7,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.68x = 187,702,066.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,702,066.15/17,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.75

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