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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.88, 26,417.76 and 7,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.88, 26,417.76 and 7,222.72 is: 10,834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.88 : 26,417.76 = 7,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.88/26,417.76 = 7,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.88x = 26,417.76 × 7,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.88x = 190,808,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,808,083.51/17,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,834.67

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