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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.23, 26,281.82 and 7,658.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.23, 26,281.82 and 7,658.29 is: 11,488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.23 : 26,281.82 = 7,658.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.23/26,281.82 = 7,658.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.23x = 26,281.82 × 7,658.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.23x = 201,273,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,273,799.29/17,519.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,488.74

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