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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.06, 26,411.40 and 7,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.06, 26,411.40 and 7,218 is: 10,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.06 : 26,411.40 = 7,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.06/26,411.40 = 7,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.06x = 26,411.40 × 7,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.06x = 190,637,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,637,485.20/17,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.33

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