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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.52, 26,777.31 and 7,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.52, 26,777.31 and 7,319.60 is: 10,979.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.52 : 26,777.31 = 7,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.52/26,777.31 = 7,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.52x = 26,777.31 × 7,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.52x = 195,999,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,999,064.39/17,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.41

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