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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.32, 26,348.02 and 7,177.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.32, 26,348.02 and 7,177.07 is: 10,765.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.32 : 26,348.02 = 7,177.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.32/26,348.02 = 7,177.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.32x = 26,348.02 × 7,177.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.32x = 189,101,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,101,631.83/17,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,765.62

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