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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.37, 26,624.99 and 7,753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.37, 26,624.99 and 7,753.72 is: 11,632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.37 : 26,624.99 = 7,753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.37/26,624.99 = 7,753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.37x = 26,624.99 × 7,753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.37x = 206,442,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,442,717.46/17,747.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.30

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