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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.48, 26,651.18 and 7,241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.48, 26,651.18 and 7,241.88 is: 10,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.48 : 26,651.18 = 7,241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.48/26,651.18 = 7,241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.48x = 26,651.18 × 7,241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.48x = 193,004,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,004,647.42/17,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.80

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