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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,518.94, 26,263.40 and 7,650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,518.94, 26,263.40 and 7,650.98 is: 11,469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,518.94 : 26,263.40 = 7,650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,518.94/26,263.40 = 7,650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,518.94x = 26,263.40 × 7,650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,518.94x = 200,940,748.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,940,748.13/17,518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,469.91

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