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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.77, 26,297.73 and 7,673.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.77, 26,297.73 and 7,673.67 is: 11,503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.77 : 26,297.73 = 7,673.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.77/26,297.73 = 7,673.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.77x = 26,297.73 × 7,673.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.77x = 201,800,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,800,101.77/17,541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.98

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