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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.98, 26,335.02 and 7,690.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.98, 26,335.02 and 7,690.77 is: 11,532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.98 : 26,335.02 = 7,690.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.98/26,335.02 = 7,690.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.98x = 26,335.02 × 7,690.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.98x = 202,536,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,536,581.77/17,562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,532.02

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