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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.62, 26,446.76 and 7,102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.62, 26,446.76 and 7,102.07 is: 10,650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.62 : 26,446.76 = 7,102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.62/26,446.76 = 7,102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.62x = 26,446.76 × 7,102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.62x = 187,826,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,826,740.79/17,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.42

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