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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.51, 26,641.95 and 7,222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.51, 26,641.95 and 7,222.59 is: 10,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.51 : 26,641.95 = 7,222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.51/26,641.95 = 7,222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.51x = 26,641.95 × 7,222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.51x = 192,423,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,423,854.57/17,754.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.02

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