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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.56, 26,410.62 and 7,214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.56, 26,410.62 and 7,214.84 is: 10,823.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.56 : 26,410.62 = 7,214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.56/26,410.62 = 7,214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.56x = 26,410.62 × 7,214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.56x = 190,548,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,548,397.60/17,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,823.19

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