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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.44, 26,662.01 and 7,240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.44, 26,662.01 and 7,240.28 is: 10,866.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.44 : 26,662.01 = 7,240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.44/26,662.01 = 7,240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.44x = 26,662.01 × 7,240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.44x = 193,040,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,040,248.25/17,764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.67

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