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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.04, 26,644.89 and 7,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.04, 26,644.89 and 7,237.04 is: 10,853.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.04 : 26,644.89 = 7,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.04/26,644.89 = 7,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.04x = 26,644.89 × 7,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.04x = 192,830,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,830,134.73/17,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.25

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