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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.65, 26,203.12 and 7,602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.65, 26,203.12 and 7,602.64 is: 11,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.65 : 26,203.12 = 7,602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.65/26,203.12 = 7,602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.65x = 26,203.12 × 7,602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.65x = 199,212,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,212,803.72/17,464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.63

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