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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.63, 26,637.24 and 7,247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.63, 26,637.24 and 7,247.45 is: 10,864.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.63 : 26,637.24 = 7,247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.63/26,637.24 = 7,247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.63x = 26,637.24 × 7,247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.63x = 193,052,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,052,027.84/17,768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.77

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