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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.83, 26,665.13 and 7,380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.83, 26,665.13 and 7,380.58 is: 11,075.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.83 : 26,665.13 = 7,380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.83/26,665.13 = 7,380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.83x = 26,665.13 × 7,380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.83x = 196,804,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,804,125.18/17,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,075.81

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