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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,715.06, 26,575.86 and 7,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,715.06, 26,575.86 and 7,327.62 is: 10,992.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,715.06 : 26,575.86 = 7,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,715.06/26,575.86 = 7,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,715.06x = 26,575.86 × 7,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,715.06x = 194,737,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,737,803.25/17,715.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.78

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