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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.32, 26,651.07 and 7,379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.32, 26,651.07 and 7,379.07 is: 11,068.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.32 : 26,651.07 = 7,379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.32/26,651.07 = 7,379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.32x = 26,651.07 × 7,379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.32x = 196,660,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,660,111.10/17,767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,068.64

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