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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,636.13, 26,453.91 and 7,105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,636.13, 26,453.91 and 7,105.90 is: 10,658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,636.13 : 26,453.91 = 7,105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,636.13/26,453.91 = 7,105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,636.13x = 26,453.91 × 7,105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,636.13x = 187,978,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,978,680.15/17,636.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.73

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