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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.50, 26,505.90 and 7,274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.50, 26,505.90 and 7,274.25 is: 10,916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.50 : 26,505.90 = 7,274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.50/26,505.90 = 7,274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.50x = 26,505.90 × 7,274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.50x = 192,810,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,810,543.08/17,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.38

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