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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,775.21, 26,639.73 and 7,232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,775.21, 26,639.73 and 7,232.94 is: 10,840.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,775.21 : 26,639.73 = 7,232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,775.21/26,639.73 = 7,232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,775.21x = 26,639.73 × 7,232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,775.21x = 192,683,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,683,568.71/17,775.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.02

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