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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.01, 26,638.66 and 7,086.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.01, 26,638.66 and 7,086.26 is: 10,624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.01 : 26,638.66 = 7,086.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.01/26,638.66 = 7,086.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.01x = 26,638.66 × 7,086.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.01x = 188,768,302.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,768,302.19/17,767.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.66

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