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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,543.76, 26,300.72 and 7,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,543.76, 26,300.72 and 7,675.68 is: 11,506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,543.76 : 26,300.72 = 7,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,543.76/26,300.72 = 7,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,543.76x = 26,300.72 × 7,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,543.76x = 201,875,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,875,910.49/17,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.99

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