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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,743.59, 26,621.76 and 7,607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,743.59, 26,621.76 and 7,607.73 is: 11,414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,743.59 : 26,621.76 = 7,607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,743.59/26,621.76 = 7,607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,743.59x = 26,621.76 × 7,607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,743.59x = 202,531,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,531,162.20/17,743.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.33

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