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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.80, 26,607.60 and 7,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.80, 26,607.60 and 7,357.60 is: 11,032.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.80 : 26,607.60 = 7,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.80/26,607.60 = 7,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.80x = 26,607.60 × 7,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.80x = 195,768,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,768,077.76/17,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.42

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