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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.32, 26,652.57 and 7,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.32, 26,652.57 and 7,380.08 is: 11,070.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.32 : 26,652.57 = 7,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.32/26,652.57 = 7,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.32x = 26,652.57 × 7,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.32x = 196,698,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,698,098.81/17,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.16

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