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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.38, 26,646.71 and 7,232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.38, 26,646.71 and 7,232.25 is: 10,845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.38 : 26,646.71 = 7,232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.38/26,646.71 = 7,232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.38x = 26,646.71 × 7,232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.38x = 192,715,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,715,762.67/17,769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.38

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