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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.18, 26,356.74 and 7,182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.18, 26,356.74 and 7,182.93 is: 10,774.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.18 : 26,356.74 = 7,182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.18/26,356.74 = 7,182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.18x = 26,356.74 × 7,182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.18x = 189,318,618.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,318,618.45/17,571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.38

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