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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.07, 26,372.36 and 7,194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.07, 26,372.36 and 7,194.11 is: 10,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.07 : 26,372.36 = 7,194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.07/26,372.36 = 7,194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.07x = 26,372.36 × 7,194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.07x = 189,725,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,725,622.83/17,575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.16

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