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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.51, 26,348.27 and 7,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.51, 26,348.27 and 7,177.25 is: 10,765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.51 : 26,348.27 = 7,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.51/26,348.27 = 7,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.51x = 26,348.27 × 7,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.51x = 189,108,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,108,084.97/17,565.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,765.88

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