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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.15, 26,287.47 and 7,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.15, 26,287.47 and 7,666.92 is: 11,493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.15 : 26,287.47 = 7,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.15/26,287.47 = 7,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.15x = 26,287.47 × 7,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.15x = 201,543,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,543,929.49/17,535.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.71

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