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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.51, 26,552.34 and 7,171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.51, 26,552.34 and 7,171.73 is: 10,757.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.51 : 26,552.34 = 7,171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.51/26,552.34 = 7,171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.51x = 26,552.34 × 7,171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.51x = 190,426,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,426,177.49/17,701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,757.63

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