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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.01, 26,640.15 and 7,087.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.01, 26,640.15 and 7,087.26 is: 10,626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.01 : 26,640.15 = 7,087.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.01/26,640.15 = 7,087.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.01x = 26,640.15 × 7,087.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.01x = 188,805,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,805,669.49/17,768.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.16

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