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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.72, 26,385.96 and 7,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.72, 26,385.96 and 7,202.44 is: 10,803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.72 : 26,385.96 = 7,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.72/26,385.96 = 7,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.72x = 26,385.96 × 7,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.72x = 190,043,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,043,293.74/17,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,803.61

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