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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.87, 26,439.65 and 7,097.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.87, 26,439.65 and 7,097.31 is: 10,643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.87 : 26,439.65 = 7,097.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.87/26,439.65 = 7,097.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.87x = 26,439.65 × 7,097.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.87x = 187,650,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,650,356.85/17,630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.28

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