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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,735.04, 26,608.92 and 7,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,735.04, 26,608.92 and 7,599.16 is: 11,401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,735.04 : 26,608.92 = 7,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,735.04/26,608.92 = 7,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,735.04x = 26,608.92 × 7,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,735.04x = 202,205,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,205,440.51/17,735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.47

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