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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.25, 26,359.02 and 7,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.25, 26,359.02 and 7,182 is: 10,774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.25 : 26,359.02 = 7,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.25/26,359.02 = 7,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.25x = 26,359.02 × 7,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.25x = 189,310,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,310,481.64/17,570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.49

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