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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.61, 26,367.97 and 7,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.61, 26,367.97 and 7,717.24 is: 11,574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.61 : 26,367.97 = 7,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.61/26,367.97 = 7,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.61x = 26,367.97 × 7,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.61x = 203,487,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,487,952.80/17,580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,574.57

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