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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.73, 26,294.63 and 7,669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.73, 26,294.63 and 7,669.77 is: 11,504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.73 : 26,294.63 = 7,669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.73/26,294.63 = 7,669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.73x = 26,294.63 × 7,669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.73x = 201,673,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,673,627.38/17,529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.66

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