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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,636.80, 26,454.96 and 7,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,636.80, 26,454.96 and 7,773.28 is: 11,659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,636.80 : 26,454.96 = 7,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,636.80/26,454.96 = 7,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,636.80x = 26,454.96 × 7,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,636.80x = 205,641,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,641,811.47/17,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,659.81

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