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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.61, 26,519.54 and 7,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.61, 26,519.54 and 7,283.36 is: 10,930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.61 : 26,519.54 = 7,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.61/26,519.54 = 7,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.61x = 26,519.54 × 7,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.61x = 193,151,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,151,187.84/17,671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.03

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