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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.27, 26,397.42 and 7,217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.27, 26,397.42 and 7,217.31 is: 10,825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.27 : 26,397.42 = 7,217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.27/26,397.42 = 7,217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.27x = 26,397.42 × 7,217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.27x = 190,518,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,518,363.34/17,598.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.97

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