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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.06, 26,403.90 and 7,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.06, 26,403.90 and 7,213 is: 10,819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.06 : 26,403.90 = 7,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.06/26,403.90 = 7,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.06x = 26,403.90 × 7,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.06x = 190,451,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,451,330.70/17,602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,819.83

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