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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,638.12, 26,437.02 and 7,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,638.12, 26,437.02 and 7,237 is: 10,847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,638.12 : 26,437.02 = 7,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,638.12/26,437.02 = 7,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,638.12x = 26,437.02 × 7,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,638.12x = 191,324,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,324,713.74/17,638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.23

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