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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,743.83, 26,615.73 and 7,219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,743.83, 26,615.73 and 7,219.57 is: 10,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,743.83 : 26,615.73 = 7,219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,743.83/26,615.73 = 7,219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,743.83x = 26,615.73 × 7,219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,743.83x = 192,154,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,154,125.84/17,743.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.35

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