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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,762.94, 26,644.41 and 7,237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,762.94, 26,644.41 and 7,237.41 is: 10,856.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,762.94 : 26,644.41 = 7,237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,762.94/26,644.41 = 7,237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,762.94x = 26,644.41 × 7,237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,762.94x = 192,836,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,836,519.38/17,762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.12

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