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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.88, 26,442.65 and 7,099.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.88, 26,442.65 and 7,099.31 is: 10,646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.88 : 26,442.65 = 7,099.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.88/26,442.65 = 7,099.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.88x = 26,442.65 × 7,099.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.88x = 187,724,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,724,534.07/17,632.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.28

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