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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.07, 26,455.31 and 7,106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.07, 26,455.31 and 7,106.83 is: 10,660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.07 : 26,455.31 = 7,106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.07/26,455.31 = 7,106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.07x = 26,455.31 × 7,106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.07x = 188,013,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,013,390.77/17,637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.13

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