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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.13, 26,455.41 and 7,106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.13, 26,455.41 and 7,106.90 is: 10,660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.13 : 26,455.41 = 7,106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.13/26,455.41 = 7,106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.13x = 26,455.41 × 7,106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.13x = 188,015,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,015,953.33/17,637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.24

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