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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.31, 26,396.69 and 7,202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.31, 26,396.69 and 7,202.25 is: 10,807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.31 : 26,396.69 = 7,202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.31/26,396.69 = 7,202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.31x = 26,396.69 × 7,202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.31x = 190,115,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,115,524.54/17,591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,807.35

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