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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.28, 26,192.88 and 7,083.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.28, 26,192.88 and 7,083.36 is: 10,615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.28 : 26,192.88 = 7,083.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.28/26,192.88 = 7,083.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.28x = 26,192.88 × 7,083.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.28x = 185,533,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,533,598.48/17,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,615.70

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