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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.83, 26,552.74 and 7,313.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.83, 26,552.74 and 7,313.85 is: 10,970.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.83 : 26,552.74 = 7,313.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.83/26,552.74 = 7,313.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.83x = 26,552.74 × 7,313.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.83x = 194,202,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,202,757.45/17,701.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.77

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