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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.44, 26,300.00 and 7,659.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.44, 26,300.00 and 7,659.03 is: 11,493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.44 : 26,300.00 = 7,659.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.44/26,300.00 = 7,659.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.44x = 26,300.00 × 7,659.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.44x = 201,432,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,432,508.15/17,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.72

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