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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.78, 26,480.22 and 7,262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.78, 26,480.22 and 7,262.53 is: 10,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.78 : 26,480.22 = 7,262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.78/26,480.22 = 7,262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.78x = 26,480.22 × 7,262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.78x = 192,313,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,313,392.16/17,650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.46

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