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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.82, 26,348.14 and 7,693.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.82, 26,348.14 and 7,693.18 is: 11,542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.82 : 26,348.14 = 7,693.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.82/26,348.14 = 7,693.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.82x = 26,348.14 × 7,693.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.82x = 202,700,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,700,983.69/17,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.80

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