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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.27, 26,423.95 and 7,748.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.27, 26,423.95 and 7,748.27 is: 11,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.27 : 26,423.95 = 7,748.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.27/26,423.95 = 7,748.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.27x = 26,423.95 × 7,748.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.27x = 204,739,899.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,739,899.07/17,610.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.17

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