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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.02, 26,482.64 and 7,126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.02, 26,482.64 and 7,126.32 is: 10,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.02 : 26,482.64 = 7,126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.02/26,482.64 = 7,126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.02x = 26,482.64 × 7,126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.02x = 188,723,731.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,723,731.45/17,659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.10

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