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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.92, 26,371.11 and 7,189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.92, 26,371.11 and 7,189.70 is: 10,786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.92 : 26,371.11 = 7,189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.92/26,371.11 = 7,189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.92x = 26,371.11 × 7,189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.92x = 189,600,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,600,369.57/17,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,786.28

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