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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.24, 26,489.01 and 7,130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.24, 26,489.01 and 7,130.54 is: 10,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.24 : 26,489.01 = 7,130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.24/26,489.01 = 7,130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.24x = 26,489.01 × 7,130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.24x = 188,880,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,880,945.37/17,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.45

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