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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.02, 26,429.56 and 7,752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.02, 26,429.56 and 7,752.01 is: 11,631.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.02 : 26,429.56 = 7,752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.02/26,429.56 = 7,752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.02x = 26,429.56 × 7,752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.02x = 204,882,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,882,174.66/17,614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,631.77

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