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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.48, 26,394.08 and 7,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.48, 26,394.08 and 7,205.04 is: 10,809.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.48 : 26,394.08 = 7,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.48/26,394.08 = 7,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.48x = 26,394.08 × 7,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.48x = 190,170,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,170,402.16/17,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.76

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