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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,703.51, 26,555.33 and 7,173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,703.51, 26,555.33 and 7,173.73 is: 10,760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,703.51 : 26,555.33 = 7,173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,703.51/26,555.33 = 7,173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,703.51x = 26,555.33 × 7,173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,703.51x = 190,500,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,500,767.48/17,703.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,760.62

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