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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,516.89, 26,266.06 and 7,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,516.89, 26,266.06 and 7,644.64 is: 11,462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,516.89 : 26,266.06 = 7,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,516.89/26,266.06 = 7,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,516.89x = 26,266.06 × 7,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,516.89x = 200,794,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,794,572.92/17,516.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.91

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