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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.63, 26,440.85 and 7,754.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.63, 26,440.85 and 7,754.97 is: 11,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.63 : 26,440.85 = 7,754.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.63/26,440.85 = 7,754.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.63x = 26,440.85 × 7,754.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.63x = 205,048,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,048,117.07/17,622.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,635.50

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