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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,578.97, 26,368.46 and 7,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,578.97, 26,368.46 and 7,190.72 is: 10,786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,578.97 : 26,368.46 = 7,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,578.97/26,368.46 = 7,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,578.97x = 26,368.46 × 7,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,578.97x = 189,608,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,608,212.69/17,578.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,786.08

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