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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,642.67, 26,443.87 and 7,105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,642.67, 26,443.87 and 7,105.94 is: 10,650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,642.67 : 26,443.87 = 7,105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,642.67/26,443.87 = 7,105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,642.67x = 26,443.87 × 7,105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,642.67x = 187,908,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,908,539.95/17,642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.80

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