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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,765.44, 26,663.51 and 7,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,765.44, 26,663.51 and 7,241.28 is: 10,868.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,765.44 : 26,663.51 = 7,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,765.44/26,663.51 = 7,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,765.44x = 26,663.51 × 7,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,765.44x = 193,077,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,077,941.69/17,765.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.18

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