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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.53, 26,340.80 and 7,172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.53, 26,340.80 and 7,172.28 is: 10,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.53 : 26,340.80 = 7,172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.53/26,340.80 = 7,172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.53x = 26,340.80 × 7,172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.53x = 188,923,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,923,425.46/17,560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,758.42

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