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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.84, 26,376.48 and 7,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.84, 26,376.48 and 7,196.88 is: 10,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.84 : 26,376.48 = 7,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.84/26,376.48 = 7,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.84x = 26,376.48 × 7,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.84x = 189,828,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,828,361.38/17,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.30

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