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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.26, 26,660.15 and 7,245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.26, 26,660.15 and 7,245.05 is: 10,871.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.26 : 26,660.15 = 7,245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.26/26,660.15 = 7,245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.26x = 26,660.15 × 7,245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.26x = 193,154,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,154,204.52/17,767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,871.36

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