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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.62, 26,449.76 and 7,104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.62, 26,449.76 and 7,104.07 is: 10,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.62 : 26,449.76 = 7,104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.62/26,449.76 = 7,104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.62x = 26,449.76 × 7,104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.62x = 187,900,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,900,898.16/17,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.41

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