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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.80, 26,410.90 and 7,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.80, 26,410.90 and 7,222.20 is: 10,828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.80 : 26,410.90 = 7,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.80/26,410.90 = 7,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.80x = 26,410.90 × 7,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.80x = 190,744,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,744,801.98/17,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.05

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