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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.54, 26,621.96 and 7,217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.54, 26,621.96 and 7,217.85 is: 10,825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.54 : 26,621.96 = 7,217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.54/26,621.96 = 7,217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.54x = 26,621.96 × 7,217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.54x = 192,153,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,153,277.90/17,750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.21

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