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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.08, 26,568.32 and 7,322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.08, 26,568.32 and 7,322.64 is: 10,985.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.08 : 26,568.32 = 7,322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.08/26,568.32 = 7,322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.08x = 26,568.32 × 7,322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.08x = 194,550,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,550,242.76/17,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.28

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