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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.59, 26,432.53 and 7,754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.59, 26,432.53 and 7,754.20 is: 11,622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.59 : 26,432.53 = 7,754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.59/26,432.53 = 7,754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.59x = 26,432.53 × 7,754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.59x = 204,963,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,963,038.66/17,635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,622.13

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