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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,634.06, 26,451.81 and 7,771.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,634.06, 26,451.81 and 7,771.11 is: 11,656.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,634.06 : 26,451.81 = 7,771.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,634.06/26,451.81 = 7,771.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,634.06x = 26,451.81 × 7,771.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,634.06x = 205,559,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,559,925.21/17,634.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,656.98

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