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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,763.35, 26,635.21 and 7,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,763.35, 26,635.21 and 7,230.66 is: 10,841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,763.35 : 26,635.21 = 7,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,763.35/26,635.21 = 7,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,763.35x = 26,635.21 × 7,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,763.35x = 192,590,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,590,029.58/17,763.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.99

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