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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.36, 26,652.42 and 7,235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.36, 26,652.42 and 7,235.91 is: 10,853.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.36 : 26,652.42 = 7,235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.36/26,652.42 = 7,235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.36x = 26,652.42 × 7,235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.36x = 192,854,512.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,854,512.40/17,768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.81

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