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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.92, 26,559.90 and 7,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.92, 26,559.90 and 7,317 is: 10,972.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.92 : 26,559.90 = 7,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.92/26,559.90 = 7,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.92x = 26,559.90 × 7,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.92x = 194,338,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,338,788.30/17,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.82

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