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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.58, 26,594.81 and 7,732.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.58, 26,594.81 and 7,732.22 is: 11,600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.58 : 26,594.81 = 7,732.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.58/26,594.81 = 7,732.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.58x = 26,594.81 × 7,732.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.58x = 205,636,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,636,875.68/17,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.48

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