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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.76, 26,582.90 and 7,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.76, 26,582.90 and 7,332.32 is: 10,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.76 : 26,582.90 = 7,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.76/26,582.90 = 7,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.76x = 26,582.90 × 7,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.76x = 194,914,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,914,329.33/17,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,999.83

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