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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.07, 26,480.24 and 7,114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.07, 26,480.24 and 7,114.66 is: 10,674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.07 : 26,480.24 = 7,114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.07/26,480.24 = 7,114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.07x = 26,480.24 × 7,114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.07x = 188,397,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,397,829.22/17,650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.05

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