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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.76, 26,579.90 and 7,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.76, 26,579.90 and 7,330.32 is: 10,996.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.76 : 26,579.90 = 7,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.76/26,579.90 = 7,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.76x = 26,579.90 × 7,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.76x = 194,839,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,839,172.57/17,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.83

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