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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.98, 26,372.96 and 7,193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.98, 26,372.96 and 7,193.72 is: 10,790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.98 : 26,372.96 = 7,193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.98/26,372.96 = 7,193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.98x = 26,372.96 × 7,193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.98x = 189,719,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,719,689.81/17,581.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,790.58

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