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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.29, 26,595.87 and 7,732.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.29, 26,595.87 and 7,732.92 is: 11,601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.29 : 26,595.87 = 7,732.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.29/26,595.87 = 7,732.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.29x = 26,595.87 × 7,732.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.29x = 205,663,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,663,805.78/17,727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.54

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