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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.24, 26,434.71 and 7,094.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.24, 26,434.71 and 7,094.53 is: 10,639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.24 : 26,434.71 = 7,094.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.24/26,434.71 = 7,094.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.24x = 26,434.71 × 7,094.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.24x = 187,541,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,541,843.14/17,627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.32

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