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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.59, 26,222.63 and 7,615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.59, 26,222.63 and 7,615.64 is: 11,427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.59 : 26,222.63 = 7,615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.59/26,222.63 = 7,615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.59x = 26,222.63 × 7,615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.59x = 199,702,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,702,137.41/17,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,427.49

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