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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.69, 26,441.63 and 7,763.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.69, 26,441.63 and 7,763.63 is: 11,646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.69 : 26,441.63 = 7,763.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.69/26,441.63 = 7,763.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.69x = 26,441.63 × 7,763.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.69x = 205,282,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,282,993.10/17,626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.15

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