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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.12, 26,511.40 and 7,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.12, 26,511.40 and 7,278.20 is: 10,918.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.12 : 26,511.40 = 7,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.12/26,511.40 = 7,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.12x = 26,511.40 × 7,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.12x = 192,955,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,955,271.48/17,672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,918.63

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