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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,770.46, 26,664.91 and 7,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,770.46, 26,664.91 and 7,248.20 is: 10,876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,770.46 : 26,664.91 = 7,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,770.46/26,664.91 = 7,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,770.46x = 26,664.91 × 7,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,770.46x = 193,272,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,272,600.66/17,770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.06

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