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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.48, 26,342.32 and 7,703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.48, 26,342.32 and 7,703.28 is: 11,548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.48 : 26,342.32 = 7,703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.48/26,342.32 = 7,703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.48x = 26,342.32 × 7,703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.48x = 202,922,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,922,266.81/17,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.39

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