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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.83, 26,659.13 and 7,376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.83, 26,659.13 and 7,376.58 is: 11,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.83 : 26,659.13 = 7,376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.83/26,659.13 = 7,376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.83x = 26,659.13 × 7,376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.83x = 196,653,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,653,168.29/17,764.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.80

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