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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.57, 26,612.36 and 7,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.57, 26,612.36 and 7,217.32 is: 10,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.57 : 26,612.36 = 7,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.57/26,612.36 = 7,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.57x = 26,612.36 × 7,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.57x = 192,069,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,069,918.08/17,741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.98

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