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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.67, 26,406.28 and 7,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.67, 26,406.28 and 7,229.71 is: 10,840.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.67 : 26,406.28 = 7,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.67/26,406.28 = 7,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.67x = 26,406.28 × 7,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.67x = 190,909,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,909,578.40/17,610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.57

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