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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.12, 26,428.68 and 7,758.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.12, 26,428.68 and 7,758.45 is: 11,637.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.12 : 26,428.68 = 7,758.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.12/26,428.68 = 7,758.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.12x = 26,428.68 × 7,758.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.12x = 205,045,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,045,592.35/17,619.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,637.68

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