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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.02, 26,253.10 and 7,643.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.02, 26,253.10 and 7,643.92 is: 11,459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.02 : 26,253.10 = 7,643.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.02/26,253.10 = 7,643.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.02x = 26,253.10 × 7,643.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.02x = 200,676,596.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,676,596.15/17,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.36

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