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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.45, 26,639.88 and 7,233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.45, 26,639.88 and 7,233.77 is: 10,846.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.45 : 26,639.88 = 7,233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.45/26,639.88 = 7,233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.45x = 26,639.88 × 7,233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.45x = 192,706,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,706,764.75/17,766.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.67

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