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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.33, 26,485.38 and 7,784.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.33, 26,485.38 and 7,784.73 is: 11,680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.33 : 26,485.38 = 7,784.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.33/26,485.38 = 7,784.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.33x = 26,485.38 × 7,784.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.33x = 206,181,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,181,532.25/17,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,680.13

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