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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.79, 26,596.61 and 7,733.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.79, 26,596.61 and 7,733.41 is: 11,602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.79 : 26,596.61 = 7,733.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.79/26,596.61 = 7,733.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.79x = 26,596.61 × 7,733.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.79x = 205,682,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,682,489.74/17,727.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.26

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