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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.82, 26,367.46 and 7,190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.82, 26,367.46 and 7,190.86 is: 10,790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.82 : 26,367.46 = 7,190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.82/26,367.46 = 7,190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.82x = 26,367.46 × 7,190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.82x = 189,604,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,604,713.42/17,571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,790.27

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