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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.72, 26,396.36 and 7,067.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.72, 26,396.36 and 7,067.55 is: 10,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.72 : 26,396.36 = 7,067.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.72/26,396.36 = 7,067.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.72x = 26,396.36 × 7,067.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.72x = 186,557,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,557,594.12/17,597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.24

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