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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.83, 26,408.21 and 7,209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.83, 26,408.21 and 7,209.75 is: 10,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.83 : 26,408.21 = 7,209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.83/26,408.21 = 7,209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.83x = 26,408.21 × 7,209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.83x = 190,396,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,396,556.00/17,605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.40

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