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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.06, 26,562.33 and 7,318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.06, 26,562.33 and 7,318.62 is: 10,979.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.06 : 26,562.33 = 7,318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.06/26,562.33 = 7,318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.06x = 26,562.33 × 7,318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.06x = 194,399,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,399,599.58/17,706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.27

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