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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.94, 26,667.26 and 7,243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.94, 26,667.26 and 7,243.77 is: 10,871.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.94 : 26,667.26 = 7,243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.94/26,667.26 = 7,243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.94x = 26,667.26 × 7,243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.94x = 193,171,461.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,171,461.75/17,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,871.91

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