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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,762.61, 26,625.42 and 7,228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,762.61, 26,625.42 and 7,228.11 is: 10,834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,762.61 : 26,625.42 = 7,228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,762.61/26,625.42 = 7,228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,762.61x = 26,625.42 × 7,228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,762.61x = 192,451,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,451,464.56/17,762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,834.64

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