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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.47, 26,457.82 and 7,771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.47, 26,457.82 and 7,771.10 is: 11,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.47 : 26,457.82 = 7,771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.47/26,457.82 = 7,771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.47x = 26,457.82 × 7,771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.47x = 205,606,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,606,213.29/17,652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,647.45

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