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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.48, 26,289.69 and 7,663.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.48, 26,289.69 and 7,663.54 is: 11,496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.48 : 26,289.69 = 7,663.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.48/26,289.69 = 7,663.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.48x = 26,289.69 × 7,663.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.48x = 201,472,090.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,472,090.90/17,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,496.61

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