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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.08, 26,644.50 and 7,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.08, 26,644.50 and 7,366.83 is: 11,055.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.08 : 26,644.50 = 7,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.08/26,644.50 = 7,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.08x = 26,644.50 × 7,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.08x = 196,285,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,285,501.94/17,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.17

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