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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.72, 26,636.65 and 7,229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.72, 26,636.65 and 7,229.31 is: 10,842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.72 : 26,636.65 = 7,229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.72/26,636.65 = 7,229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.72x = 26,636.65 × 7,229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.72x = 192,564,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,564,600.21/17,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.77

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