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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.16, 26,437.74 and 7,237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.16, 26,437.74 and 7,237.96 is: 10,856.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.16 : 26,437.74 = 7,237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.16/26,437.74 = 7,237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.16x = 26,437.74 × 7,237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.16x = 191,355,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,355,304.61/17,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.94

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