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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.96, 26,381.34 and 7,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.96, 26,381.34 and 7,196.52 is: 10,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.96 : 26,381.34 = 7,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.96/26,381.34 = 7,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.96x = 26,381.34 × 7,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.96x = 189,853,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,853,840.94/17,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,796.99

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