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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.42, 26,293.77 and 7,663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.42, 26,293.77 and 7,663.14 is: 11,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.42 : 26,293.77 = 7,663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.42/26,293.77 = 7,663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.42x = 26,293.77 × 7,663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.42x = 201,492,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,492,840.64/17,535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.62

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