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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.77, 26,633.90 and 7,365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.77, 26,633.90 and 7,365.25 is: 11,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.77 : 26,633.90 = 7,365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.77/26,633.90 = 7,365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.77x = 26,633.90 × 7,365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.77x = 196,165,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,165,331.98/17,753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.22

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