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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.08, 26,476.40 and 7,264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.08, 26,476.40 and 7,264.16 is: 10,896.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.08 : 26,476.40 = 7,264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.08/26,476.40 = 7,264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.08x = 26,476.40 × 7,264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.08x = 192,328,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,328,805.82/17,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,896.77

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