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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.38, 26,412.51 and 7,219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.38, 26,412.51 and 7,219.22 is: 10,829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.38 : 26,412.51 = 7,219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.38/26,412.51 = 7,219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.38x = 26,412.51 × 7,219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.38x = 190,677,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,677,720.44/17,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.42

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