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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.07, 26,491.19 and 7,270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.07, 26,491.19 and 7,270.11 is: 10,911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.07 : 26,491.19 = 7,270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.07/26,491.19 = 7,270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.07x = 26,491.19 × 7,270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.07x = 192,593,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,593,828.98/17,651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,911.17

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