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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.83, 26,291.39 and 7,667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.83, 26,291.39 and 7,667.87 is: 11,499.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.83 : 26,291.39 = 7,667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.83/26,291.39 = 7,667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.83x = 26,291.39 × 7,667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.83x = 201,598,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,598,790.84/17,530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.67

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