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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.78, 26,195.04 and 7,603.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.78, 26,195.04 and 7,603.07 is: 11,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.78 : 26,195.04 = 7,603.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.78/26,195.04 = 7,603.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.78x = 26,195.04 × 7,603.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.78x = 199,162,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,162,591.80/17,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.32

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