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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.62, 26,339.25 and 7,700.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.62, 26,339.25 and 7,700.97 is: 11,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.62 : 26,339.25 = 7,700.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.62/26,339.25 = 7,700.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.62x = 26,339.25 × 7,700.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.62x = 202,837,774.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,837,774.07/17,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,554.67

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