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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.81, 26,398.94 and 7,203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.81, 26,398.94 and 7,203.75 is: 10,809.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.81 : 26,398.94 = 7,203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.81/26,398.94 = 7,203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.81x = 26,398.94 × 7,203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.81x = 190,171,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,171,328.01/17,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.61

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