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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.35, 26,617.55 and 7,222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.35, 26,617.55 and 7,222.85 is: 10,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.35 : 26,617.55 = 7,222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.35/26,617.55 = 7,222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.35x = 26,617.55 × 7,222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.35x = 192,254,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,254,401.82/17,757.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,826.75

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