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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.81, 26,435.55 and 7,095.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.81, 26,435.55 and 7,095.09 is: 10,640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.81 : 26,435.55 = 7,095.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.81/26,435.55 = 7,095.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.81x = 26,435.55 × 7,095.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.81x = 187,562,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,562,606.45/17,627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,640.16

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