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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.96, 26,664.16 and 7,247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.96, 26,664.16 and 7,247.70 is: 10,875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.96 : 26,664.16 = 7,247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.96/26,664.16 = 7,247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.96x = 26,664.16 × 7,247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.96x = 193,253,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,253,699.11/17,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.31

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