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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.59, 26,158.10 and 7,577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.59, 26,158.10 and 7,577.22 is: 11,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.59 : 26,158.10 = 7,577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.59/26,158.10 = 7,577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.59x = 26,158.10 × 7,577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.59x = 198,205,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,205,640.60/17,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,364.62

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