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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.73, 26,480.36 and 7,659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.73, 26,480.36 and 7,659.92 is: 11,481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.73 : 26,480.36 = 7,659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.73/26,480.36 = 7,659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.73x = 26,480.36 × 7,659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.73x = 202,837,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,837,524.52/17,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,481.33

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