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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.77, 26,445.44 and 7,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.77, 26,445.44 and 7,242.25 is: 10,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.77 : 26,445.44 = 7,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.77/26,445.44 = 7,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.77x = 26,445.44 × 7,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.77x = 191,524,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,524,451.63/17,630.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.08

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