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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,724.66, 26,573.80 and 7,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,724.66, 26,573.80 and 7,727.52 is: 11,585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,724.66 : 26,573.80 = 7,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,724.66/26,573.80 = 7,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,724.66x = 26,573.80 × 7,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,724.66x = 205,349,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,349,570.98/17,724.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,585.53

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