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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.04, 26,474.94 and 7,123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.04, 26,474.94 and 7,123.56 is: 10,679.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.04 : 26,474.94 = 7,123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.04/26,474.94 = 7,123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.04x = 26,474.94 × 7,123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.04x = 188,595,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,595,823.59/17,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,679.24

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