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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.97, 26,356.46 and 7,182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.97, 26,356.46 and 7,182.72 is: 10,774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.97 : 26,356.46 = 7,182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.97/26,356.46 = 7,182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.97x = 26,356.46 × 7,182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.97x = 189,311,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,311,036.46/17,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.08

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