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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.44, 26,300.16 and 7,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.44, 26,300.16 and 7,668 is: 11,502

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.44 : 26,300.16 = 7,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.44/26,300.16 = 7,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.44x = 26,300.16 × 7,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.44x = 201,669,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,669,626.88/17,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502

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