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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.08, 26,300.16 and 7,667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.08, 26,300.16 and 7,667.28 is: 11,501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.08 : 26,300.16 = 7,667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.08/26,300.16 = 7,667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.08x = 26,300.16 × 7,667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.08x = 201,650,690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,650,690.76/17,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.16

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