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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.40, 26,415.60 and 7,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.40, 26,415.60 and 7,739.20 is: 11,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.40 : 26,415.60 = 7,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.40/26,415.60 = 7,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.40x = 26,415.60 × 7,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.40x = 204,435,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,435,611.52/17,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,608.80

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