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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.28, 26,609.58 and 7,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.28, 26,609.58 and 7,355.40 is: 11,026.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.28 : 26,609.58 = 7,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.28/26,609.58 = 7,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.28x = 26,609.58 × 7,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.28x = 195,724,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,724,104.73/17,750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.54

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