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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.32, 26,463.08 and 7,110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.32, 26,463.08 and 7,110.16 is: 10,669.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.32 : 26,463.08 = 7,110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.32/26,463.08 = 7,110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.32x = 26,463.08 × 7,110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.32x = 188,156,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,156,732.89/17,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.31

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