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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,770.64, 26,665.19 and 7,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,770.64, 26,665.19 and 7,248.38 is: 10,876.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,770.64 : 26,665.19 = 7,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,770.64/26,665.19 = 7,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,770.64x = 26,665.19 × 7,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,770.64x = 193,279,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,279,514.68/17,770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.34

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