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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.58, 26,346.90 and 7,176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.58, 26,346.90 and 7,176.33 is: 10,764.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.58 : 26,346.90 = 7,176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.58/26,346.90 = 7,176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.58x = 26,346.90 × 7,176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.58x = 189,074,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,074,048.88/17,564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.51

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