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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.72, 26,386 and 7,202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.72, 26,386 and 7,202.48 is: 10,803.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.72 : 26,386 = 7,202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.72/26,386 = 7,202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.72x = 26,386 × 7,202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.72x = 190,044,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,044,637.28/17,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,803.69

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