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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.05, 26,434.42 and 7,094.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.05, 26,434.42 and 7,094.34 is: 10,639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.05 : 26,434.42 = 7,094.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.05/26,434.42 = 7,094.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.05x = 26,434.42 × 7,094.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.05x = 187,534,745.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,534,745.45/17,627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.03

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