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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.08, 26,637.06 and 11,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.08, 26,637.06 and 11,832.96 is: 17,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.08 : 26,637.06 = 11,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.08/26,637.06 = 11,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.08x = 26,637.06 × 11,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.08x = 315,195,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,195,265.50/17,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,755.40

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