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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.77, 26,635.40 and 7,366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.77, 26,635.40 and 7,366.25 is: 11,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.77 : 26,635.40 = 7,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.77/26,635.40 = 7,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.77x = 26,635.40 × 7,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.77x = 196,203,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,203,015.25/17,754.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.72

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