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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.74, 26,336.12 and 7,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.74, 26,336.12 and 7,691.52 is: 11,533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.74 : 26,336.12 = 7,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.74/26,336.12 = 7,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.74x = 26,336.12 × 7,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.74x = 202,564,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,564,793.70/17,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.12

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