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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,608.67, 26,416.09 and 7,747.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,608.67, 26,416.09 and 7,747.70 is: 11,622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,608.67 : 26,416.09 = 7,747.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,608.67/26,416.09 = 7,747.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,608.67x = 26,416.09 × 7,747.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,608.67x = 204,663,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,663,822.56/17,608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,622.90

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