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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.24, 26,487.51 and 7,129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.24, 26,487.51 and 7,129.54 is: 10,691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.24 : 26,487.51 = 7,129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.24/26,487.51 = 7,129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.24x = 26,487.51 × 7,129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.24x = 188,843,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,843,762.05/17,662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.95

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