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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,770.08, 26,664.35 and 7,247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,770.08, 26,664.35 and 7,247.82 is: 10,875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,770.08 : 26,664.35 = 7,247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,770.08/26,664.35 = 7,247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,770.08x = 26,664.35 × 7,247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,770.08x = 193,258,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,258,372.98/17,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.49

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