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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,763.54, 26,654.62 and 7,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,763.54, 26,654.62 and 7,241.34 is: 10,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,763.54 : 26,654.62 = 7,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,763.54/26,654.62 = 7,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,763.54x = 26,654.62 × 7,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,763.54x = 193,015,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,015,165.99/17,763.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.81

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