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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.22, 26,415.72 and 7,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.22, 26,415.72 and 7,081.30 is: 10,622.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.22 : 26,415.72 = 7,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.22/26,415.72 = 7,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.22x = 26,415.72 × 7,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.22x = 187,057,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,057,638.04/17,610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.11

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