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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.73, 26,612.02 and 7,208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.73, 26,612.02 and 7,208.63 is: 10,812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.73 : 26,612.02 = 7,208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.73/26,612.02 = 7,208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.73x = 26,612.02 × 7,208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.73x = 191,836,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,836,290.62/17,741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,812.72

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