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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.69, 26,156.43 and 7,577.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.69, 26,156.43 and 7,577.66 is: 11,364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.69 : 26,156.43 = 7,577.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.69/26,156.43 = 7,577.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.69x = 26,156.43 × 7,577.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.69x = 198,204,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,204,533.35/17,440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,364.49

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