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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.04, 26,401.02 and 7,734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.04, 26,401.02 and 7,734.76 is: 11,597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.04 : 26,401.02 = 7,734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.04/26,401.02 = 7,734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.04x = 26,401.02 × 7,734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.04x = 204,205,553.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,205,553.46/17,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,597.95

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