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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.06, 26,356.93 and 7,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.06, 26,356.93 and 7,708.14 is: 11,568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.06 : 26,356.93 = 7,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.06/26,356.93 = 7,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.06x = 26,356.93 × 7,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.06x = 203,162,906.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,162,906.41/17,562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.28

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