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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.23, 26,337.96 and 7,695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.23, 26,337.96 and 7,695.61 is: 11,540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.23 : 26,337.96 = 7,695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.23/26,337.96 = 7,695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.23x = 26,337.96 × 7,695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.23x = 202,686,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,686,602.51/17,563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.39

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