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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.16, 26,456.38 and 7,774.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.16, 26,456.38 and 7,774.22 is: 11,662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.16 : 26,456.38 = 7,774.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.16/26,456.38 = 7,774.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.16x = 26,456.38 × 7,774.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.16x = 205,677,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,677,718.52/17,635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.93

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