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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.07, 26,644.94 and 7,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.07, 26,644.94 and 7,237.07 is: 10,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.07 : 26,644.94 = 7,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.07/26,644.94 = 7,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.07x = 26,644.94 × 7,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.07x = 192,831,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,831,344.45/17,767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.30

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