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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.12, 26,423.78 and 7,748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.12, 26,423.78 and 7,748.16 is: 11,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.12 : 26,423.78 = 7,748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.12/26,423.78 = 7,748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.12x = 26,423.78 × 7,748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.12x = 204,735,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,735,675.24/17,610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.02

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