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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,638.94, 26,458.12 and 7,108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,638.94, 26,458.12 and 7,108.71 is: 10,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,638.94 : 26,458.12 = 7,108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,638.94/26,458.12 = 7,108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,638.94x = 26,458.12 × 7,108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,638.94x = 188,083,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,083,102.23/17,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,662.95

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