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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.12, 26,624.57 and 7,217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.12, 26,624.57 and 7,217.01 is: 10,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.12 : 26,624.57 = 7,217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.12/26,624.57 = 7,217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.12x = 26,624.57 × 7,217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.12x = 192,149,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,149,751.85/17,750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.27

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