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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.15, 26,300.42 and 7,666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.15, 26,300.42 and 7,666.14 is: 11,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.15 : 26,300.42 = 7,666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.15/26,300.42 = 7,666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.15x = 26,300.42 × 7,666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.15x = 201,622,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,622,663.45/17,528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.80

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