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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.62, 26,435.43 and 7,762.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.62, 26,435.43 and 7,762.95 is: 11,644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.62 : 26,435.43 = 7,762.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.62/26,435.43 = 7,762.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.62x = 26,435.43 × 7,762.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.62x = 205,216,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,216,921.32/17,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.43

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